HS Code for Baking soda

Baking soda, chemically known as sodium hydrogen carbonate or sodium bicarbonate, is classified under HS code 2836.30. This classification falls within Chapter 28, which is dedicated to inorganic chemicals and precious metal compounds. As a separate chemically defined compound with the formula NaHCO3, it meets the criteria for heading 2836, which covers carbonates. The classification is determined by GRI 1, as the subheading 2836.30 explicitly names sodium hydrogen carbonate. Even when the product is packaged for retail sale for culinary purposes, it remains in Chapter 28 as long as it is pure sodium bicarbonate without added leavening agents or other ingredients that would transform it into a prepared food additive.

Products Included

• Pure sodium bicarbonate
• Food-grade baking soda
• Industrial-grade sodium hydrogen carbonate
• USP grade sodium bicarbonate powder
• Baking soda for deodorizing purposes

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification occurs with baking powder, which is classified under HS code 2102.30. Unlike baking soda, baking powder is a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and an acidifying agent (like cream of tartar) and a starch. Importers often confuse the two due to their similar names and uses. Additionally, sodium carbonate (washing soda) is classified under 2836.20 and should not be confused with the hydrogen carbonate version in 2836.30.

FAQ

What is the HS code for baking soda?

The HS code for pure baking soda (sodium hydrogen carbonate) is 2836.30.

Can baking soda be classified in Chapter 21?

Only if it is mixed with other ingredients to form a prepared baking powder. Pure sodium bicarbonate must stay in 2836.30.