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U.S. exports of prepared baking powders (HS 210230) totaled $2.5M in July 2026.
Importers of Prepared Baking Powders paid $17K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $156K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPrepared baking powder — a leavening blend typically combining sodium bicarbonate, an acid salt, and a starch carrier — enters the US under a single tariff line (2102300000), with Mexico the leading supplier. Classification questions most often arise when a product contains additional functional ingredients (such as emulsifiers or enzymes) that could shift it to a different heading. FDA regulates baking powder as a food ingredient with a standard of identity under 21 CFR, requiring specific compositional compliance for products labeled as 'baking powder.' Importers should verify that foreign formulations meet the US standard before entry to avoid detention or relabeling requirements.
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Yes. FDA's standard of identity for baking powder (21 CFR 136 and related regulations) specifies minimum leavening acid and bicarbonate content. Imported products labeled as 'baking powder' must conform to this standard. Products that deviate in composition — for example, by using non-standard acid salts or omitting starch — may need to be labeled differently (e.g., as a 'leavening blend') to avoid misbranding violations.
Potentially, yes. If a product's essential character is determined by a functional additive rather than its leavening function, CBP may classify it outside heading 2102. Importers introducing multi-functional leavening blends should request a binding ruling from CBP to confirm classification before commercial shipments begin, particularly if the product contains ingredients that could place it under Chapter 35 (enzymes) or elsewhere.
Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 2102
Subheading 210230 · $800K of $38.3M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2102300000 | Baking Powders, Prepared | $800K | 2.17% | 19.52% | $17K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2102300000 | Baking Powders, Prepared | $2.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$800KYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Belize together take 92% of it.
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rate provision · imports
80.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 2.17%.