U.S. exports of Prepared Baking Powders (HS 210230) totaled $2.9M in September 2026.
Importers of Prepared Baking Powders paid $23K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 3.02% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 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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50 import shipments a month
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 · $2.9M of $11.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$776KYoY · free account
Exports
$2.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $9.6M of Prepared Baking Powders and exported $28.6M.
Through September 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · September 2026
destination
Canada and Belize together take 89% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
75.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.02% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2102300000 | Baking Powders, Prepared | $810K | 2.62% | 21.58% | $21K |
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 | $1.7M |
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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