Customs tariff code 2104.20.00.11: Monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50 % or more…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2104.20.00.11 covers Monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50 % or more of monosodium glutamate. The third-country duty rate is 14.1 %, plus import VAT.
2104.20.00.11 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
- 2104.20.00.11
- Third-country duty
- 14.1 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 21MISCELLANEOUS EDIBLE PREPARATIONS
- 2104Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations
- 2104.20Homogenised composite food preparations
- 2104.20.00zusammengesetzte homogenisierte Lebensmittelzubereitungen
- 2104.20.00.11Monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50 % or more of monosodium glutamate
From HS code to customs tariff code 2104.20.00.11
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 14.1 % | 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
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 2104 20 00: Der Begriff ‚zusammengesetzte homogenisierte Lebensmittelzubereitungen‘ ist in Anmerkung 3 zu Kapitel 21 festgelegt. Der Satz ‚Diese Zubereitungen können in geringer Menge sichtbare Stückchen der Bestandteile enthalten.‘ in Anmerkung 3 zu Kapitel 21 bedeutet nicht, dass für diese sichtbaren Stückchen eine bestimmte Höchstgrenze gilt, ausgedrückt in GHT oder als Größenangabe, damit die Ware von Unterposition 2104 20 erfasst wird. Der Begriff einer ‚geringen Menge sichtbarer Stückchen der Bestandteile‘ ist anhand der objektiven Merkmale der Ware auszulegen. So ist festzustellen, ob die sichtbaren Stückchen in einer solchen Menge hinzugefügt wurden, dass sie nicht mehr den Charakter einer Ware aufweisen. In diesem Fall wäre die Ware anderweitig (z. B. …
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 2104.20.00.11 cover?
Code 2104.20.00.11 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 2104.20.00.11?
The third-country duty rate for 2104.20.00.11 is 14.1 %. 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 2104.20.00.11?
The first six digits form the HS code: 210420. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2104.20.00.11 have?
2104.20.00.11 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2104.20.00.11 sit in the tariff?
2104.20.00.11 sits in this hierarchy: 21 MISCELLANEOUS EDIBLE PREPARATIONS > 2104 Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations > 210420 Homogenised composite food preparations > 21042000 zusammengesetzte homogenisierte Lebensmittelzubereitungen. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2104.20.00.11?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 2104.20.00.11. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
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 2104.20.00.11?
Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 2104.20.00.11, 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 2104.20.00.11 change?
2104.20.00.11 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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