Product classification
HS code for Broths: 2104.10
Soups and broths and preparations therefor.
Classification of broths under HS 2104.10
Broths and soups are classified under HS code 210410 because they represent prepared food items consisting of meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, or vegetables, or mixtures thereof, which are presented in liquid, solid, or powder form. This classification is governed by General Interpretative Rule (GIR) 1 and 6, as well as the specific notes to Chapter 21. The products are typically intended for consumption after simple heating or the addition of water. The classification covers both the finished soup and the concentrated preparations used to make them. It is essential that the preparation contains the essential character of a soup or broth; if it is merely a flavoring agent or a sauce base, it might fall elsewhere. The manufacturing process usually involves boiling ingredients to extract flavors, followed by filtration, concentration, or dehydration. These preparations may contain small pieces of meat or vegetables, provided they remain essentially a soup or broth preparation. The inclusion of seasonings, salt, or fats does not exclude the product from this heading, provided the mixture is intended for soup production.
- Covers
- Dehydrated beef broth cubes
- Liquid chicken stock in aseptic packaging
- Vegetable bouillon powders
- Canned condensed tomato soup
- Dehydrated miso soup mixes
- Fish stock concentrates
- Also under 2104.10
- Campbell's Condensed Soup
- Knorr Bouillon Cubes
- Progresso Soup
- Maruchan Instant Lunch
- Pacific Foods Organic Broth
Codes often confused with 2104.10
Common mistake. Broths are frequently confused with sauces and condiments under HS code 2103. While a broth is a base for a meal or a meal in itself, a sauce is typically a liquid preparation used to accompany or enhance other foods. If a product is highly concentrated and intended to be used as a seasoning rather than diluted into a soup, it may be classified under 210390. Additionally, preparations containing more than 20% by weight of meat, offal, or blood may be classified under Chapter 16, specifically 1602, rather than 2104. It is also important to distinguish these from vegetable extracts under 1302, which are not prepared as soups.
Top exporters and importers of HS 210410 (the code used for broths), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 210410 (the code used for broths) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, 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 210410, not only broths.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $933M 26% of world exports
- 2 Spain $237M 6.5% of world exports
- 3 Canada $225M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $620M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $574M 14% of world imports
- 3 Canada $303M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $4.0B 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 codes for broths
Brazil splits HS 2104.10 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2104.10.11Soup and broth mixes, packings of 1 kg or less
- 2104.10.19Soup and broth mixes, packings over 1 kg
- 2104.10.21Prepared soups and broths, packs of 1 kg or less
- 2104.10.29Prepared soups and broths, packs over 1 kg
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about broths
What is the HS code for Broths?
The HS code for Broths is 210410 (Soups and broths and preparations therefor). The HS code for broths and soups, as well as preparations for making them, is 210410.
How do I classify Broths for customs?
Broths is classified under HS code 210410 — Soups and broths and preparations therefor. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include bone broth?
Yes, bone broth is classified under 210410 as a preparation for soup, provided it is intended for consumption as a broth and does not exceed meat content limits for Chapter 16.
Which countries are the top exporters of broths (HS 210410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 210410 (the code used for broths) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($933M, 26% of world exports), Spain ($237M) and Canada ($225M). World exports came to about $3.6B, 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 broths (HS 210410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 210410 (the code used for broths) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($620M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($574M) and Canada ($303M). World imports came to about $4.0B, 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 Broths the same in all countries?
The base HS code 210410 for Broths 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 broths in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 210410 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for broths depends on the product's details: 2104.10.11 (Soup and broth mixes, packings of 1 kg or less), 2104.10.19 (Soup and broth mixes, packings over 1 kg), 2104.10.21 (Prepared soups and broths, packs of 1 kg or less), 2104.10.29 (Prepared soups and broths, packs over 1 kg).