Product classification
HS code for Soups: 2104.10
Soups and broths and preparations therefor.
Classification of soups under HS 2104.10
Soups and broths, along with preparations for making them, are classified under HS code 2104.10. This classification is found in Chapter 21, which covers miscellaneous edible preparations. The scope of 2104.10 is broad, encompassing products in liquid, solid, or powder form. This includes ready-to-eat canned soups, condensed soups that require the addition of water or milk, and dehydrated soup mixes or bouillon. The classification is determined by GRI 1, which looks at the heading terms, and GRI 6, which applies the same logic to subheadings. A product is classified here if its essential character is that of a soup or a base for a soup. This remains true even if the preparation contains visible pieces of meat, vegetables, or pasta, provided those ingredients are subordinate to the soup preparation itself. The code covers both the finished product and the intermediate preparations used to create the final dish. This classification ensures that various food technologies—canning, drying, and freezing—are grouped under a single functional category for international trade and tariff application.
- Covers
- Canned vegetable and meat soups
- Dehydrated soup mixes and powders
- Bouillon cubes and concentrated broths
- Frozen soup preparations
- 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. Soups are sometimes misclassified under 2103.90 (other sauces and preparations), but 2104.10 is more specific for soups. They may also be confused with 1602 (prepared meat) or 2004 (prepared vegetables) if they contain high amounts of those ingredients. However, if the product is intended to be consumed as a soup, 2104.10 takes precedence. Instant noodles with a soup base are often classified under 1902.30 rather than 2104.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 210410 (the code used for soups), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 210410 (the code used for soups) 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 soups.
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 soups
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 soups
What is the HS code for Soups?
The HS code for Soups is 210410 (Soups and broths and preparations therefor). The HS code for soups, broths, and preparations therefor is 2104.10.
How do I classify Soups for customs?
Soups is classified under HS code 210410 — Soups and broths and preparations therefor. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are bouillon cubes classified as soups?
Yes, bouillon cubes are considered preparations for soups and broths and are classified under HS code 2104.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of soups (HS 210410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 210410 (the code used for soups) 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 soups (HS 210410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 210410 (the code used for soups) 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 Soups the same in all countries?
The base HS code 210410 for Soups 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 soups in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 210410 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for soups 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).