Product classification
HS code for Mixed sauces: 2103.90
Sauces and preparations therefor, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings.
Classification of mixed sauces under HS 2103.90
Mixed sauces are classified under HS code 2103.90. This code is found in Chapter 21, which encompasses miscellaneous edible preparations. Heading 2103 specifically covers sauces and preparations therefor, mixed condiments, and mixed seasonings. Subheading 2103.90 serves as the residual category for all sauces and preparations that are not specifically named in other subheadings (such as soy sauce, tomato ketchup, or mustard flour). Classification here requires that the product be a prepared liquid, emulsion, or powder used to flavor or accompany food. These products are typically complex mixtures of various ingredients like water, oils, vinegar, spices, thickeners, and flavor enhancers. The "preparations therefor" part of the heading means that even intermediate products used to make sauces are included here. This code is vital for the global food trade, covering a vast array of culinary products from around the world that do not fit into traditional single-ingredient categories.
- Covers
- Mayonnaise and creamy salad dressings
- Worcestershire sauce and steak sauces
- Mixed seasoning powders and dry sauce mixes
- Cheese-based sauces and pasta sauce blends (non-tomato based)
- Prepared horseradish and chili sauces (other than soy-based)
- 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. Mixed sauces are often misclassified under 2103.10 (Soy sauce) or 2103.20 (Tomato ketchup) if they contain those ingredients, but the overall character is different. Another common error is using 2002.90 for tomato-based sauces; however, 2002.90 is for prepared tomatoes, whereas a sauce with multiple ingredients and seasonings belongs in 2103.90. Additionally, liquid soups are classified under 2104.10, not as sauces.
Top exporters and importers of HS 210390 (the code used for mixed sauces), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 210390 (the code used for mixed sauces) 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 mixed sauces.
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 mixed sauces
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 mixed sauces
What is the HS code for Mixed sauces?
The HS code for Mixed sauces is 210390 (Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings). The general HS code for mixed sauces and preparations is 2103.90.
How do I classify Mixed sauces for customs?
Mixed sauces is classified under HS code 210390 — Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are dry seasoning packets classified under this code?
Yes, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings in dry form are included under HS code 2103.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of mixed sauces (HS 210390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 210390 (the code used for mixed sauces) 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 mixed sauces (HS 210390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 210390 (the code used for mixed sauces) 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 Mixed sauces the same in all countries?
The base HS code 210390 for Mixed sauces 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 mixed sauces in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 210390 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for mixed sauces 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).