HTS Chapter 21 — Miscellaneous Edible Preparations Tariff Rates (2026)

Chapter 21 of the HTS — Miscellaneous Edible Preparations — is among the most tariff-impacted categories in US trade. Includes food preparations not classified elsewhere such as sauces, soups, ice cream, protein concentrates, yeast, and flavoring extracts. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 5%. Individual rates vary significantly within the chapter, ranging from duty-free to well above the average. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Soy sauce, Ketchup, Ice cream, Soup preparations, Yeast, Protein concentrates, Food supplements, Flavoring extracts. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 9, Chapter 17, Chapter 19, Chapter 20, Chapter 22, which cover similar or complementary product categories.