Product classification
HS code for Baking powder: 2102.30
Baking powders, prepared.
Classification of baking powder under HS 2102.30
Baking powder is classified under HS code 210230 because it is explicitly defined as "Baking powders; prepared." This code specifically targets the composite chemical leavening agent used in baking. Baking powder is a dry chemical leavening agent, a mixture of a carbonate or bicarbonate (typically sodium bicarbonate), a weak acid (such as cream of tartar), and a starch (to absorb moisture and extend shelf life). Its primary function is to release carbon dioxide gas when mixed with liquid and/or heated, causing doughs and batters to rise. The "prepared" aspect signifies that it is a formulated product, not a single raw chemical. This precise description ensures accurate classification for this essential baking ingredient, distinguishing it from its individual components.
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- Single-acting baking powder
- Double-acting baking powder
- Gluten-free baking powder
- Aluminum-free baking powder
- Commercial-grade baking powder formulations
- Also under 2102.30
Clabber Girl Baking Powder, Rumford Baking Powder, Dr. Oetker Baking Powder, Argo Baking Powder
Codes often confused with 2102.30
Common mistake. 283630: "Sodium bicarbonate (sodium hydrogen carbonate)." While sodium bicarbonate is a key component of baking powder, it is a single chemical compound. Baking powder (210230) is a prepared mixture containing sodium bicarbonate along with other ingredients. Misclassifying baking powder as pure sodium bicarbonate is a common error due to the shared ingredient.210690: "Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included." This is a residual code for various food preparations. While baking powder is a food preparation, 210230 is a highly specific code for "Baking powders; prepared." Using 210690 for baking powder would be incorrect as a more specific code exists.291813: "Citric acid." Similar to sodium bicarbonate, citric acid or other weak acids might be components of baking powder. However, the finished baking powder product is a mixture, not an isolated acid.
Top exporters and importers of HS 210230 (the code used for baking powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 210230 (the code used for baking powder) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 210230, not only baking powder.
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 baking powder
Brazil classifies baking powder under NCM 2102.30.00: HS 2102.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about baking powder
What is the HS code for Baking powder?
The HS code for Baking powder is 210230 (Baking powders; prepared). The HS code for baking powder is 210230. This code specifically covers prepared baking powders, which are composite chemical leavening agents used in baking to facilitate the rising of doughs and batters.
How do I classify Baking powder for customs?
Baking powder is classified under HS code 210230 — Baking powders; prepared. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is sodium bicarbonate classified under the same HS code as baking powder?
No, sodium bicarbonate (HS code 283630) is not classified under the same HS code as baking powder (HS code 210230). Sodium bicarbonate is a single chemical compound, whereas baking powder is a prepared mixture containing sodium bicarbonate along with other ingredients like an acid and a starch.
Which countries are the top exporters of baking powder (HS 210230)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 210230 (the code used for baking powder) 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 baking powder (HS 210230)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 210230 (the code used for baking powder) 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.
Is the HS code for Baking powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 210230 for Baking powder is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for baking powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, baking powder (HS 210230) is classified under NCM 2102.30.00.