Soups and broths and preparations therefor — HTS 2104
Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations
Chapter 21 › Heading 2104
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2104 is a broad product category for soups, broths, and preparations used to make them. It also covers certain homogenized composite food preparations—foods blended into a uniform preparation, often intended for particular dietary or meal uses. The heading is about the product’s composition and function, not simply its packaging or marketing name.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s ingredients, form, and intended use. The subheadings typically distinguish products by what they are made of or what type they are—for example, a finished soup or broth versus a preparation for making soup or broth, and certain homogenized composite preparations. Read the heading’s legal notes, subheading descriptions, and any relevant exclusions, then verify the complete 8-digit description in the current HTSUS. Customs-broker or classification-specialist review may be appropriate when ingredients or product use create uncertainty.
What to check
- Obtain the complete ingredient statement, product specification, preparation instructions, and sample label before classifying the item.
- Determine whether the product is a finished soup or broth, a preparation used to make one, or a homogenized composite food preparation.
- Check the product’s physical form—such as liquid, paste, powder, or other form—and whether the subheading distinguishes that form or another material characteristic.
- Compare the complete 8-digit HTSUS descriptions and read the relevant legal notes, exclusions, and chapter guidance rather than relying on a product name alone.
- Confirm the classification against current official HTSUS data and seek a binding ruling or qualified customs advice if the composition, processing, or intended use is borderline.
HTS heading 2104 summary
Soups and broths and preparations therefor is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2104.20 | Homogenized composite food preparations |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2104.10.00 👉 | Soups and broths and preparations therefor | 3.2% | Free | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2104?
Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.