Chapter 21 covers miscellaneous edible preparations, including extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, tea and mate, and preparations thereof; yeasts and baking powders; sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard; soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations; ice cream and other edible ice, etc. Most goods in this chapter are processed foods, but foods specifically named in Chapters 2-20 are excluded. Heading 2103 covers sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard. Specifically it covers: soy sauce, tomato ketchup, other sauces, mixed condiments (such as curry powder), mustard flour and mustard paste, etc. However, it does not include single-ingredient spices (such as Chapter 9), mustard seeds (Chapter 12) or mustard oil (Chapter 15). The first 2 digits 21: indicates Chapter 21 Miscellaneous edible preparations. The 3rd-4th digits 03: indicates heading 2103, i.e. sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard. The 5th-6th digits 30: indicates subheading 2103.30, i.e. mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard. This subheading is further divided into mustard flour (2103.30.10) and mustard paste (2103.30.20), etc. Therefore, 210330 specifically refers to mustard flour, i.e. powder ground from mustard seeds, used for seasoning. Mustard flour is ground from mustard seeds and is a condiment rather than a single spice. Chapter 9 does not include ground mixed condiments, and Chapter 12 only includes mustard seeds as raw material. Mustard flour has been processed into powder and usually has other ingredients added (such as flour, turmeric, etc.), so it is classified under 2103.30. If it is pure mustard flour without mixing, it is still classified under this code, because the subheading explicitly names it.
Chapter
Chapter 21 covers miscellaneous edible preparations, including extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, tea and mate, and preparations thereof; yeasts and baking powders; sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard; soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations; ice cream and other edible ice, etc. Most goods in this chapter are processed foods, but foods specifically named in Chapters 2-20 are excluded.
Heading
Heading 2103 covers sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard. Specifically it covers: soy sauce, tomato ketchup, other sauces, mixed condiments (such as curry powder), mustard flour and mustard paste, etc. However, it does not include single-ingredient spices (such as Chapter 9), mustard seeds (Chapter 12) or mustard oil (Chapter 15).
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 21: indicates Chapter 21 Miscellaneous edible preparations. The 3rd-4th digits 03: indicates heading 2103, i.e. sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard. The 5th-6th digits 30: indicates subheading 2103.30, i.e. mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard. This subheading is further divided into mustard flour (2103.30.10) and mustard paste (2103.30.20), etc. Therefore, 210330 specifically refers to mustard flour, i.e. powder ground from mustard seeds, used for seasoning.
Classification Basis
Mustard flour is ground from mustard seeds and is a condiment rather than a single spice. Chapter 9 does not include ground mixed condiments, and Chapter 12 only includes mustard seeds as raw material. Mustard flour has been processed into powder and usually has other ingredients added (such as flour, turmeric, etc.), so it is classified under 2103.30. If it is pure mustard flour without mixing, it is still classified under this code, because the subheading explicitly names it.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as "mustard flour" or "mustard flour (for seasoning)". Ingredients: List the main ingredients and proportions, such as mustard seeds, turmeric, flour, etc. Brand: Fill in the brand name; if no brand, write "none". Packaging specifications: Indicate the packaging form and net weight, such as "25kg/bag". Use: Explain the use, such as "for seasoning". Processing method: Briefly describe the processing technique, such as "grinding, mixing". Country of origin: Fill in the country (region) of origin. Product name: mustard flour; Ingredients: mustard seeds 80%, turmeric 10%, flour 10%; Brand: ABC; Packaging specifications: 25kg/bag; Use: for seasoning; Processing method: grinding, mixing; Country of origin: India. Mistakenly classifying mustard flour under Chapter 9 (coffee, tea, spices), but Chapter 9 only includes unmixed spices, and mustard flour is usually mixed. When declaring ingredients, additives are not listed, leading to classification disputes. Confusing mustard flour with mustard paste, the latter being 2103.30.20, with a different state.
Product name
The specific name of the declared goods, such as "mustard flour" or "mustard flour (for seasoning)".
⚠️ Mistakenly written as "mustard seed powder" or "mustard paste".
Ingredients
List the main ingredients and proportions, such as mustard seeds, turmeric, flour, etc.
⚠️ Only writing "mustard" without listing other additives.
Brand
Fill in the brand name; if no brand, write "none".
⚠️ Omitting the brand or mistakenly filling in the manufacturer.
Packaging specifications
Indicate the packaging form and net weight, such as "25kg/bag".
⚠️ Only writing "bagged" without indicating net weight.
Use
Explain the use, such as "for seasoning".
⚠️ Filling in "edible" is too broad.
Processing method
Briefly describe the processing technique, such as "grinding, mixing".
⚠️ Not indicating whether mixing was done.
Country of origin
Fill in the country (region) of origin.
⚠️ Confusing it with the country of shipment.
Example： Product name: mustard flour; Ingredients: mustard seeds 80%, turmeric 10%, flour 10%; Brand: ABC; Packaging specifications: 25kg/bag; Use: for seasoning; Processing method: grinding, mixing; Country of origin: India.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying mustard flour under Chapter 9 (coffee, tea, spices), but Chapter 9 only includes unmixed spices, and mustard flour is usually mixed.
When declaring ingredients, additives are not listed, leading to classification disputes.
Confusing mustard flour with mustard paste, the latter being 2103.30.20, with a different state.
🎯 Classification Logic
Classification basis: Mustard flour is ground from mustard seeds and may be mixed with other ingredients, and falls under the specific naming of heading 2103 "sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard". According to General Interpretative Rule 1 of the HS, it should be classified under 2103.30. If it is pure mustard flour without mixing, it is still classified under this subheading, because the subheading explicitly includes mustard flour. 0904 Pepper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta: Chapter 9 includes unmixed spices, such as pepper powder and chili powder, but mustard flour is usually mixed, and 2103 explicitly names it. 1207 Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits: 1207 includes mustard seeds as raw material, not ground, while 210330 is ground powder. 2103.90 Other condiments: 2103.90 is mixed condiments, such as curry powder, while 2103.30 specifically refers to mustard flour and prepared mustard. 2103.20 Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces: 2103.20 is based on tomato, while 2103.30 is based on mustard. Is it ground from mustard seeds? Have other ingredients been added? Is it used for seasoning? Is it ready to eat or does it require cooking? Is it distinguished from mustard paste?
Basis
Classification basis: Mustard flour is ground from mustard seeds and may be mixed with other ingredients, and falls under the specific naming of heading 2103 "sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard". According to General Interpretative Rule 1 of the HS, it should be classified under 2103.30. If it is pure mustard flour without mixing, it is still classified under this subheading, because the subheading explicitly includes mustard flour.
Confused Codes：
0904 - Pepper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta
Chapter 9 includes unmixed spices, such as pepper powder and chili powder, but mustard flour is usually mixed, and 2103 explicitly names it.
1207 - Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits
1207 includes mustard seeds as raw material, not ground, while 210330 is ground powder.
2103.90 - Other condiments
2103.90 is mixed condiments, such as curry powder, while 2103.30 specifically refers to mustard flour and prepared mustard.
2103.20 - Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces
2103.20 is based on tomato, while 2103.30 is based on mustard.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it ground from mustard seeds?
✓ Have other ingredients been added?
✓ Is it used for seasoning?
✓ Is it ready to eat or does it require cooking?
✓ Is it distinguished from mustard paste?
❓ FAQ
Are both mustard flour and mustard paste classified under 210330? No. Under subheading 210330, they are further subdivided: 2103.30.10 is mustard flour, and 2103.30.20 is mustard paste. The two have different states; the powder is solid, and the paste is paste-like. The state must be specified when declaring. Under which code should pure mustard flour (unmixed) be classified? It is still classified under 2103.30, because the subheading explicitly includes mustard flour, regardless of whether it is mixed. However, if it is unground mustard seeds, it should be classified under 1207. Can mustard flour be classified under Chapter 9? No. Chapter 9 includes unmixed spices, such as mustard seeds, but ground mustard flour is usually mixed with other ingredients, and 2103 specifically names it. According to General Interpretative Rule 1, it should be classified under 2103. When declaring mustard flour, how should the ingredients be filled in? All ingredients and proportions should be listed, such as mustard seeds, turmeric, flour, etc. If it is pure mustard flour, write "mustard seeds 100%". Avoid writing only "mustard". How can the tax rate for mustard flour be checked? The tax rate must be determined according to the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. You can check the Chinese Customs "Import and Export Tariff" or use the "Internet + Customs" platform, enter HS code 210330 to check the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, etc. What regulatory conditions are required for importing mustard flour? It usually needs to comply with national food safety standards and provide a certificate of origin, health certificate, ingredient test report, etc. Specific regulatory conditions can be checked in the General Administration of Customs' "List of Overseas Production Enterprises Registered for Imported Food", etc. For cross-border e-commerce retail imports of mustard flour, is the HS code the same? Yes, but cross-border e-commerce applies different tax policies, such as the cross-border e-commerce comprehensive tax. The HS code must be correctly used when declaring on cross-border e-commerce platforms, and attention must be paid to positive list requirements. When exporting mustard flour to the EU, does the HS code change? The first 6 digits of the EU HS code are consistent with the international code, also 210330. However, the latter digits may differ, and the EU TARIC database should be checked. When exporting, relevant certificates must be provided according to EU requirements.
Q: Are both mustard flour and mustard paste classified under 210330?
A: No. Under subheading 210330, they are further subdivided: 2103.30.10 is mustard flour, and 2103.30.20 is mustard paste. The two have different states; the powder is solid, and the paste is paste-like. The state must be specified when declaring.
Q: Under which code should pure mustard flour (unmixed) be classified?
A: It is still classified under 2103.30, because the subheading explicitly includes mustard flour, regardless of whether it is mixed. However, if it is unground mustard seeds, it should be classified under 1207.
Q: Can mustard flour be classified under Chapter 9?
A: No. Chapter 9 includes unmixed spices, such as mustard seeds, but ground mustard flour is usually mixed with other ingredients, and 2103 specifically names it. According to General Interpretative Rule 1, it should be classified under 2103.
Q: When declaring mustard flour, how should the ingredients be filled in?
A: All ingredients and proportions should be listed, such as mustard seeds, turmeric, flour, etc. If it is pure mustard flour, write "mustard seeds 100%". Avoid writing only "mustard".
Q: How can the tax rate for mustard flour be checked?
A: The tax rate must be determined according to the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. You can check the Chinese Customs "Import and Export Tariff" or use the "Internet + Customs" platform, enter HS code 210330 to check the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, etc.
Q: What regulatory conditions are required for importing mustard flour?
A: It usually needs to comply with national food safety standards and provide a certificate of origin, health certificate, ingredient test report, etc. Specific regulatory conditions can be checked in the General Administration of Customs' "List of Overseas Production Enterprises Registered for Imported Food", etc.
Q: For cross-border e-commerce retail imports of mustard flour, is the HS code the same?
A: Yes, but cross-border e-commerce applies different tax policies, such as the cross-border e-commerce comprehensive tax. The HS code must be correctly used when declaring on cross-border e-commerce platforms, and attention must be paid to positive list requirements.
Q: When exporting mustard flour to the EU, does the HS code change?
A: The first 6 digits of the EU HS code are consistent with the international code, also 210330. However, the latter digits may differ, and the EU TARIC database should be checked. When exporting, relevant certificates must be provided according to EU requirements.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.