✅ Products That Fall Under HS Code 210690
HS Code 210690:
"Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included." (General catch-all category for food preparations without a more specific classification.)
| Product Type | Description | Brand & Product Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed Seasonings & Condiments | Blended seasonings or spice mixes, often with salt, sugar, herbs, or spices. | Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning, Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning, taco seasoning |
| Dietary/Nutritional Supplements (Food-based) | Supplements in edible form like powders, meal replacements, or protein bars (if no specific classification exists). | Protein powders, meal replacement shakes, diet drink mixes (Ensure, SlimFast powder) |
| Coffee & Tea Creamers | Non-dairy or dairy creamers, powdered or liquid, flavored or unflavored. | Coffee-Mate creamers, International Delight creamers |
| Herbal & Botanical Extracts (Food-use) | Food supplements and extracts (non-medicinal) used in cooking or beverages. | Herbal food additives, culinary herbal extracts |
| Dessert Preparations (Not elsewhere classified) | Dessert mixes, mousse powders, jelly powder, dessert topping powders. | Jell-O gelatin mix, pudding mix |
| Miscellaneous Food Preparations (No clear classification) | Products that don't fit specific classifications (general prepared foods). | Food coloring preparations, icing preparations, edible cake decorations |
❌ Products That Do NOT Fall Under HS Code 210690
| Product Type | Correct HS Code | Brand & Product Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Sauces & Preparations (Specific) | 210390 | BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce |
| Instant Soups & Broths | 210410 | Knorr Instant Soups, Campbell’s Broth |
| Chocolate & Cocoa Preparations | 1806 | Chocolate bars, chocolate chips |
| Chewing Gum | 170410 | Wrigley’s Chewing Gum, Orbit |
| Pasta & Noodles | 1902 | Barilla Spaghetti, Maruchan Instant Noodles |
📌 Clarifications:
- HS Code 210690 acts as a broad catch-all for food preparations that cannot clearly be classified elsewhere.
- Commonly includes seasoning mixes (such as ranch seasoning, Cajun spice blends), dietary food supplements, dessert mixes, and miscellaneous preparations.
