HS Code:
Subheading 2106.90.87 under the Harmonized System (HS) Code pertains to 'Other food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing over 10% by weight of milk solids, subject to general note 15 of the HTS.' This category typically includes miscellaneous edible preparations such as certain dairy-based products, nutritional supplements, or specialized food mixtures that do not fit into other specific food categories. These products are often used in both consumer and industrial applications, including as ingredients in processed foods or dietary products.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and World Trade Organization (WTO) Statistics
$350 million USD
29.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$200 million USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$180 million USD
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
6.4% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries under protective measures)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as USMCA or EU Single Market)
Growing demand for nutritional and fortified food products
Increased export opportunities for producers of specialized dairy-based preparations, especially in health-conscious markets like North America and Europe
2021-2022
Shift towards plant-based alternatives
Potential reduction in demand for traditional dairy-based preparations under this category as consumers opt for vegan or lactose-free options
2020-2022
Rising production costs due to supply chain disruptions
Higher prices for raw materials like milk solids have led to increased export prices, affecting competitiveness in price-sensitive markets
2022
The European Union revised its tariff structure for certain food preparations under HS 2106.90, reducing rates for select trading partners under new bilateral agreements.
March 2023
Expected to boost imports from countries like New Zealand and Australia into the EU market, increasing competition for domestic producers.
Under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), revised dairy quotas have allowed greater market access for U.S. food preparations into Canada.
January 2023
Positive for U.S. exporters, with an estimated 5% increase in trade volume for products under this subheading to Canada.
Ongoing disruptions in global shipping and raw material availability have impacted the production and export of dairy-based food preparations.
Mid-2022
Led to temporary export declines from key players like France, with recovery expected in 2024 as supply chains stabilize.