Product classification

HS code for Seasonings: 2103.90

Sauces and preparations therefor, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings.

Classification of seasonings under HS 2103.90

Seasonings and mixed condiments are classified under HS code 2103.90. This heading is part of Chapter 21, which covers miscellaneous edible preparations. The classification is determined by the fact that the product is a mixture of various flavoring agents. According to the Explanatory Notes to heading 2103, this code includes preparations used to enhance the flavor of food, which consist of a combination of spices, herbs, salts, or chemical flavorings. To fall under 2103.90, the product must be a compound; single spices, even if crushed or powdered, are excluded and classified in Chapter 9. The "mixed" nature is the defining characteristic. This includes dry seasoning rubs, liquid seasoning blends that do not fit into the specific categories of soy sauce or tomato ketchup, and complex flavor bases. The classification follows GRI 1, as the heading specifically mentions "mixed condiments and mixed seasonings." These products are intended for use either during the cooking process or as a table condiment to be added by the consumer.

Covers
  • Mixed taco seasoning packets
  • Dry spice rubs for meat
  • Liquid steak sauces (excluding ketchup)
  • Poultry seasoning blends
  • Seasoned salt (salt mixed with other spices)
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. The most common misclassification is with Chapter 9 (headings 0904 to 0910), which covers individual spices. For example, pure ground black pepper is 0904.12, but a "lemon pepper" blend containing salt and citric acid is 2103.90. Another common error involves 2103.10 (soy sauce) and 2103.20 (tomato ketchup). If a seasoning is primarily soy-based or tomato-based and meets the specific definitions of those subheadings, it cannot be classified in the residual 2103.90 category. Additionally, prepared mustard is specifically excluded and placed in 2103.30.

09.04Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta09.10Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices0904.12Spices; pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground2103.10Sauces; soya2103.20Sauces; tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces2103.30Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard

Top exporters and importers of HS 210390 (the code used for seasonings), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 210390 (the code used for seasonings) 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 seasonings.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $1.8B
  2. 2 Italy $1.8B
  3. 3 China $1.3B

World total: $17.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $2.0B
  2. 2 United Kingdom $1.1B
  3. 3 France $917M

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 seasonings

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 seasonings

What is the HS code for Seasonings?

The HS code for Seasonings is 210390 (Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings).

How do I classify Seasonings for customs?

Seasonings is classified under HS code 210390 — Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for mixed spices?

Mixed spices and seasonings are classified under HS code 2103.90.

Is garlic powder classified under 2103.90?

No, pure garlic powder is classified under 0712.90 as a dried vegetable. It only moves to 2103.90 if it is mixed with other ingredients like salt or herbs.

Which countries are the top exporters of seasonings (HS 210390)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 210390 (the code used for seasonings) 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 seasonings (HS 210390)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 210390 (the code used for seasonings) 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 Seasonings the same in all countries?

The base HS code 210390 for Seasonings 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 seasonings in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 210390 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for seasonings 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).