✅ Products That Fall Under HS Code 210390
This HS code applies to sauces, mixed condiments, and mixed seasonings that do not have a more specific HS classification.
1. Seasoning Blends & Dry Mixes
- Ranch seasoning mix (e.g., Hidden Valley Ranch)
- Cajun seasoning blends (e.g., Slap Ya Mama, Tony Chachere’s)
- Taco seasoning blends
- BBQ dry rubs (with mixed spices, sugar, and salt)
- Jerk seasoning mix
- Chili powder blends (if they contain non-spice additives)
- Garlic parmesan seasoning mix
2. Multi-Ingredient Sauce Blends
- Chimichurri sauce (if pre-mixed with oil and spices)
- Steak sauces (e.g., A1 Steak Sauce, HP Sauce)
- Teriyaki-based marinades (if mixed with extra seasonings beyond just soy sauce)
- Worcestershire sauce variants (if they contain extra ingredients beyond standard Worcestershire)
- Honey mustard sauce (if blended with extra ingredients like herbs or seasonings)
- Garlic butter sauce (pre-mixed and ready-to-use)
3. Ethnic or Specialty Sauces
- Curry sauces (if not purely tomato-based)
- Tikka masala sauce (if pre-mixed with multiple seasonings)
- Harissa paste (if mixed with extra ingredients beyond just chili paste)
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste, if mixed with sugar, seasonings, and other ingredients)
- Sambal sauce (if mixed with additional condiments like vinegar, garlic, sugar)
- Sweet chili sauce
4. Pre-Made Marinades & Cooking Sauces
- Pre-made BBQ sauces (with extra ingredients like smoke flavor, honey, or mustard blends)
- Hot wing sauces (if not classified under pure pepper sauces like Tabasco)
- Liquid smoke-based sauces
- Cheese-based dipping sauces (e.g., nacho cheese sauce with added seasonings and stabilizers)
- Flavored butter sauces (e.g., truffle butter sauce, herb butter sauce)
5. Seasoning Pastes & Condiments
- Umami seasoning blends
- Flavored soy sauce blends (e.g., soy sauce mixed with garlic, honey, or miso)
- Bouillon cubes or seasoning powders (if not classified under HS Code 210410 for soups)
- Miso paste (if pre-blended with additional seasonings and not classified under fermented products)
❌ Products That DO NOT Fall Under HS Code 210390
These products have more specific HS codes assigned to them:
1. Sauces with a Dedicated HS Code
| Product | Correct HS Code |
|---|---|
| Ketchup & tomato-based sauces | 210320 |
| Soy sauce | 210310 |
| Mustard-based sauces | 210330 |
| Pure hot pepper sauces (like Tabasco, Sriracha) | 210320 or 090420 |
| Mayonnaise-based sauces | 21039010 (for some countries) |
| Pesto sauce (if fresh and refrigerated) | 210390 or 200599, depending on classification |
2. Spice Mixes Without Additives
If a seasoning mix ONLY contains dried spices and herbs without additives, it falls under Chapter 09, not 210390.
| Product | Correct HS Code |
|---|---|
| Pure paprika powder | 090420 |
| Whole or ground chili pepper (pure, no additives) | 090420 |
| Cumin powder (pure, no salt or additives) | 090931 |
| Turmeric powder (pure, no additives) | 09103030 |
3. Soup & Broth Preparations
| Product | Correct HS Code |
|---|---|
| Instant soup mixes (e.g., Knorr powdered soup bases) | 210410 |
| Broth cubes or bouillon granules | 210410 |
4. Fermented & Pickled Condiments
| Product | Correct HS Code |
|---|---|
| Kimchi (fermented cabbage with seasoning) | 200599 |
| Pickled vegetables & sauces made from vinegar fermentation | 200190 |
