Product classification
HS code for Condiments: 2103.90
Sauces and preparations therefor, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings.
Classification of condiments under HS 2103.90
Condiments and mixed seasonings are classified under HS code 2103.90. This code is part of Chapter 21, which covers miscellaneous edible preparations. Heading 2103 specifically includes sauces and preparations therefor, mixed condiments, and mixed seasonings. Subheading 2103.90 is a residual category for products that do not fall into the specific subheadings for soya sauce (2103.10), tomato ketchup (2103.20), or mustard flour and prepared mustard (2103.30). The classification logic depends on the product being a mixture of two or more ingredients used to enhance the flavor of food. Once a single spice (from Chapter 9) is mixed with other substances like salt, sugar, or other spices, it is generally excluded from Chapter 9 and moved to 2103.90.
- Covers
- Mayonnaise and salad dressings
- Mixed seasoning salts (e.g., garlic salt, celery salt)
- Prepared horseradish sauce
- Barbecue sauces and steak sauces
- Mixed spice blends (e.g., curry powder if containing multiple additives)
- Also under 2103.90
- Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
- Frank's RedHot Sauce
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce
- Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
- McCormick Spice Blends
Codes often confused with 2103.90
Common mistake. A common error is classifying mixed seasonings under Chapter 9 (Spices). For example, pure black pepper is 0904, but a "lemon pepper" blend containing salt and citric acid must be classified under 2103.90. Another misclassification involves 2103.20; only sauces with a tomato base that are specifically ketchup should be there. Other tomato-based sauces like salsa or pasta sauce are often correctly placed in 2103.90. Finally, liquid seasonings that are purely fermented (like certain vinegars) belong in 2209.
Top exporters and importers of HS 210390 (the code used for condiments), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 210390 (the code used for condiments) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 210390, not only condiments.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $1.8B 11% of world exports
- 2 Italy $1.8B 10% of world exports
- 3 China $1.3B 7.4% of world exports
World total: $17.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.0B 12% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $1.1B 6.7% of world imports
- 3 France $917M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $16.7B 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 condiments
Brazil splits HS 2103.90 into 6 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2103.90.11Mayonnaise in packings of 1 kg or less
- 2103.90.19Mayonnaise in packings over 1 kg
- 2103.90.21Mixed seasonings and condiments, packs up to 1 kg
- 2103.90.29Mixed seasonings and condiments, packs over 1 kg
- 2103.90.91Other sauces in packings of 1 kg or less
- 2103.90.99Other sauces in packings over 1 kg
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about condiments
What is the HS code for Condiments?
The HS code for Condiments is 210390 (Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings). The general HS code for mixed condiments and sauces (excluding ketchup, soya sauce, and mustard) is 2103.90.
How do I classify Condiments for customs?
Condiments is classified under HS code 210390 — Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is hot sauce classified under 2103.90?
Yes, most chili-based hot sauces are classified under 2103.90 as a prepared sauce, provided they are a mixture of ingredients like peppers, vinegar, and salt.
Which countries are the top exporters of condiments (HS 210390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 210390 (the code used for condiments) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.8B, 11% of world exports), Italy ($1.8B) and China ($1.3B). World exports came to about $17.3B, 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 condiments (HS 210390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 210390 (the code used for condiments) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.0B, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($1.1B) and France ($917M). World imports came to about $16.7B, 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 Condiments the same in all countries?
The base HS code 210390 for Condiments 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 condiments in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 210390 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for condiments depends on the product's details: 2103.90.11 (Mayonnaise in packings of 1 kg or less), 2103.90.19 (Mayonnaise in packings over 1 kg), 2103.90.21 (Mixed seasonings and condiments, packs up to 1 kg), 2103.90.29 (Mixed seasonings and condiments, packs over 1 kg), 2103.90.91 (Other sauces in packings of 1 kg or less), 2103.90.99 (Other sauces in packings over 1 kg).