HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2102.30 – Baking powders; prepared
HS code 2102.30 is the 6-digit subheading for baking powders, prepared. It is used for double-acting baking powder, aluminum-free baking powder, gluten-free baking powder, cream of tartar based baking powder and fast-acting baking powder.
What HS 2102.30 covers
This HS code covers prepared baking powders, which are essential chemical leavening agents used in baking to make doughs and batters rise. In international trade, these products are crucial for both industrial food manufacturers, who buy in bulk for commercial baked goods, and retail consumers. Key players in this market include large food ingredient suppliers and consumer brands. Trade dynamics are influenced by factors such as ingredient costs (e.g., cream of tartar, sodium bicarbonate), packaging innovations for shelf stability, and evolving food safety regulations. Importers often seek specific formulations, such as aluminum-free or gluten-free options, reflecting dietary trends. Exporters must navigate diverse labeling requirements and ensure consistent product quality, as the efficacy of baking powder directly impacts the final product's texture and appearance. The global demand for convenience foods and home baking continues to drive the trade of these prepared leavening agents.
- Covers
- Double-acting baking powder
- Aluminum-free baking powder
- Gluten-free baking powder
- Cream of tartar based baking powder
- Fast-acting baking powder
- Slow-acting baking powder
- Leavening agent blends
- Examples
Clabber Girl Baking Powder, Rumford Baking Powder, Dr. Oetker Baking Powder, Argo Baking Powder
Codes often confused with 2102.30
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 210210 (yeasts) if not clearly identified as a chemical leavening agent, or 210690 (other food preparations) if it contains additional ingredients that obscure its primary function as a baking powder.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 210230, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 210230 in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Egypt $62M 23% of world exports
- 2 United States $27M 9.9% of world exports
- 3 China $22M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $270M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $41M 15% of world imports
- 2 Canada $22M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $14M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $272M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2102.30
Brazil does not split HS 2102.30: its NCM code is 2102.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 21.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2102.30
What is HS code 210230?
HS code 210230 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Baking powders; prepared. This HS code covers prepared baking powders, which are essential chemical leavening agents used in baking to make doughs and batters rise. In international trade, these products are crucial for both industrial food manufacturers, who buy in bulk for commercial baked goods, and retail consumers. Key players in this market include large food ingredient suppliers and consumer brands. Trade dynamics are influenced by factors such as ingredient costs (e.g., cream of tartar, sodium bicarbonate), packaging innovations for shelf stability, and evolving food safety regulations. Importers often seek specific formulations, such as aluminum-free or gluten-free options, reflecting dietary trends. Exporters must navigate diverse labeling requirements and ensure consistent product quality, as the efficacy of baking powder directly impacts the final product's texture and appearance. The global demand for convenience foods and home baking continues to drive the trade of these prepared leavening agents.
What products fall under HS code 210230?
Double-acting baking powder, aluminum-free baking powder, gluten-free baking powder, cream of tartar based baking powder, fast-acting baking powder, slow-acting baking powder, leavening agent blends
What are common misclassifications for HS code 210230?
This code can be confused with 210210 (yeasts) if not clearly identified as a chemical leavening agent, or 210690 (other food preparations) if it contains additional ingredients that obscure its primary function as a baking powder.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 210230?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 210230 in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($62M, 23% of world exports), the United States ($27M) and China ($22M). World exports came to about $270M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 210230?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 210230 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($41M, 15% of world imports), Canada ($22M) and the Philippines ($14M). World imports came to about $272M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 210230 structured?
HS code 210230 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (21) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 210230?
In Brazil, HS code 210230 is NCM 2102.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.