HS Code:
Subheading 2106.90.76 under the Harmonized System (HS) Code pertains to 'Other food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing added sugar, in dry form, not subject to additional duties.' This category typically includes miscellaneous food preparations such as certain dessert mixes, beverage bases, or other processed food products that do not fit into more specific food categories. These products are widely used in households, food service industries, and manufacturing.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 320 million
26.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 180 million
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 150 million
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 100 million
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 90 million
7.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
6.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Rising demand for convenience foods
Increased exports of dry food preparations due to busy lifestyles and urbanization, particularly in emerging markets.
2021-2022
Shift towards healthier options
Growing preference for low-sugar or organic variants within this category, influencing product innovation and trade patterns.
2020-2022
Supply chain disruptions
Pandemic-related logistics challenges and raw material shortages have led to temporary trade declines in certain regions.
2020-2021
The European Union introduced stricter guidelines on added sugar content in food preparations, impacting exporters to the region under HS 2106.90.76.
March 2023
Exporters may face higher compliance costs, but it could also drive innovation in low-sugar product formulations.
Under the updated USMCA agreement, tariffs on certain food preparations, including those in this category, were reduced to 0% among member countries.
January 2023
Increased trade flows between the US, Canada, and Mexico, benefiting exporters in these regions.
China has seen a surge in demand for imported food preparations due to rising disposable incomes and a growing middle class.
October 2022
Significant export opportunities for major producers like the US and Germany targeting the Chinese market.