Customs tariff code 2104.10.00.11: Monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50 % or more…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2104.10.00.11 covers Monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50 % or more of monosodium glutamate. The third-country duty rate is 11.5 %, plus import VAT.
2104.10.00.11 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 21. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 2104.10.00.11
- Third-country duty
- 11.5 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 21MISCELLANEOUS EDIBLE PREPARATIONS
- 2104Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations
- 2104.10Soups and broths and preparations therefor
- 2104.10.00Zubereitungen zum Herstellen von Suppen oder Brühen; Suppen und Brühen
- 2104.10.00.11Monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50 % or more of monosodium glutamate
From HS code to customs tariff code 2104.10.00.11
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 11.5 % | MFN |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Morocco | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Russian Federation | 50 % | Additional duties |
| Belarus | 50 % | Additional duties |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ukraine | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
| Origin | Duty rate | Producer | Legal basis | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 39.7 % | All other companies | Regulation 0633/21 | - |
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
GOULASH SOUP THE PRODUCT IS A SPECIALISED FOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND IS USED AS PART OF A RANGE OF CALORIE-CONTROLLED PROGRAMMES. THE PRODUCT IS A MEAL REPLACEMENT USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER FOODS AND MAY BE USED AS THE SOLE SOURCE OF NUTRITION (A VERY LOW-CALORIE DIET). THE PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 96/8/EC ON FOODS INTENDED FOR USE IN ENERGY-RESTRICTED DIETS FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION AND HAS BEEN FORMULATED TO HAVE A SPECIFIC NUTRITIONAL PROFILE. THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS IS DRY BLENDING OF POWDERS, FOLLOWED BY PACKING INTO PAPER/FOIL/ LDPE SACHETS. THE PRODUCT IS ONLY SOLD VIA CONSULTANTS THAT HAVE BEEN TRAINED BY THE COMPANY OR ITS DISTRIBUTORS OUTSIDE THE UK. THE SACHET SHOWS THE INGREDIENT LIST, NUTRITIONAL PROFILE AND MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR THE PRODUCT.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) A) Zubereitungen zum Herstellen von Suppen oder Brühen; Suppen und Brühen Dazu gehören: 1) Zubereitungen zum Herstellen von Suppen oder Brühen, denen nur Wasser, Milch usw. zugesetzt werden muss. 2) Suppen und Brühen, die nach einfachem Erwärmen genussfertig sind. Diese Erzeugnisse sind im allgemeinen auf der Grundlage von pflanzlichen Stoffen (Gemüse, Mehl, Stärke, Sago, Teigwaren, Reis, Pflanzenauszüge usw.), Fleisch, Fleischextrakt, Fett, Fisch, Krebstieren, Weichtieren und anderen wirbellosen Wassertieren, Peptonen, Aminosäuren oder von Hefeextrakt hergestellt. Sie können eine beträchtliche Menge Salz enthalten. Sie liegen im Allgemeinen in Form von Tabletten, Broten, Würfeln, Pulver oder in flüssigem Zustand vor. …
1. Zu Kapitel 21 gehören nicht: a) Gemüsemischungen der Position 0712 (RV E2101A00); b) geröstete Kaffeemittel mit beliebigem Gehalt an Kaffee (Position 0901) (RV E2101B00); c) aromatisierter Tee (Position 0902) (RV E2101C00); d) Gewürze und andere Waren der Positionen 0904 bis 0910 (RV E2101D00); e) Lebensmittelzubereitungen, ausgenommen Waren der Positionen 2103 und 2104, mit einem Gehalt an Wurst, Fleisch, Schlachtnebenerzeugnissen, Blut, Insekten, Fischen, Krebstieren, Weichtieren oder anderen wirbellosen Wassertieren — einzeln oder zusammen — von mehr als 20 GHT (Kapitel 16) (RV E2101E00); f) Waren der Position 2404 (RV E2101F00); g) Hefen, als Arzneiwaren aufgemacht, und andere Waren der Position 3003 oder 3004 (RV E2101G00); h) zubereitete Enzyme der Position 3507 (RV E2101H00). 2. …
1. In diesem Abschnitt gelten als „Pellets“ Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz eines Bindemittels in einer Menge von 3 GHT oder weniger zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV C0401000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2104.10.00.11 cover?
Code 2104.10.00.11 covers Monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50 % or more of monosodium glutamate. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2104.10.00.11?
The third-country duty rate for 2104.10.00.11 is 11.5 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 2104.10.00.11?
The first six digits form the HS code: 210410. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2104.10.00.11 have?
2104.10.00.11 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2104.10.00.11 sit in the tariff?
2104.10.00.11 sits in this hierarchy: 21 MISCELLANEOUS EDIBLE PREPARATIONS > 2104 Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations > 210410 Soups and broths and preparations therefor > 21041000 Zubereitungen zum Herstellen von Suppen oder Brühen; Suppen und Brühen. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2104.10.00.11?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 2104.10.00.11, for example GBBTI504854744. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is there an anti-dumping duty on 2104.10.00.11?
Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 2104.10.00.11, covering origin China. The rate depends on the producer: without the correct TARIC additional code, the residual rate for all other companies applies, which can be considerably higher.
Does customs tariff code 2104.10.00.11 change?
2104.10.00.11 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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