Subheading · Chapter 21 · Heading 2103
2103.90: Sauces and preparations therefor: other
Other sauces, condiments and seasonings
Official description Other
2103.90 is the HS subheading for other sauces, condiments and seasonings, under heading 2103 in chapter 21.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 2103 90 00 00 Other
- 2103 90 10 00 Mango chutney, liquid Free
- 2103 90 30 00 Aromatic bitters of an alcoholic strength by volume of 44.2 to 49.2% vol containing from 1.5 to 6% by weight of gentian, spices and various ingredients and from 4 to 10% of sugar, in containers holding 0.5 litre or less Freel alc. 100%
- 2103 90 90 00 Other 6%
- Containing tomato 6%
- 2103 90 90 11 Monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50% or more of monosodium glutamate 6%
- 2103 90 90 19 Other 6%
- Other 6%
- 2103 90 90 81 Monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50% or more of monosodium glutamate 6%
- 2103 90 90 89 Other 6%
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 2
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
- Duty suspensionAutonomous tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- In force
- until 31 December 2026
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1435
- Documents
- 9Y12
- Tariff lines
- on 1 of 6 lines
Import requirements 5
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control of organic products
- Applies to goods from
- all countries except Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/693
- Import controlVeterinary control
- Applies to goods from
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica and 232 more
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/782
- Documents
- C084 Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing).
- N853 Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))
- Y930 The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632
- Tariff lines
- on 4 of 6 lines
- Import controlImport control on genetically modified organisms (GMO) and products containing GMOs
- Applies to goods from
- China
- Documents
- C678 Common Health Entry Document for Feed and Food of Non-Animal Origin (CHED-D) (as set out in Part 2, Section D of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))
- N853 Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))
- Y062 Products which are not containing, consisting of or produced from rice (Commission Implementing Decision 2011/884/EU)
- Tariff lines
- on 4 of 6 lines
- Import controlImport control on luxury goods
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y945 Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y946 Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y948 Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509
- Tariff lines
- on 4 of 6 lines
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free – 6% |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free – 2.5% |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Italy | £134.1m | 15.7% | +1.1% |
 Netherlands | £122.9m | 14.3% | -7.1% |
 Poland | £67.3m | 7.9% | +14.8% |
 France | £59.6m | 7% | +19.3% |
 Spain | £58.5m | 6.8% | +43.1% |
 Germany | £54.5m | 6.4% | -3.7% |
 Belgium | £54.3m | 6.3% | +6.8% |
 Ireland | £47.6m | 5.6% | +22.6% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU Free – 7.7% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 2.6% 
Türkiye Free – 7.7% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 5.1% 
USA Free – 7.5% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 5.2% · 1× specific or compound duty 
Canada 8% – 11% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 9.8% 
Mexico 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 14.4% – 16.2% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 15.3% 
Argentina 16% – 18% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 17.4% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Japan 7.2% – 12.8% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 9.6% 
Taiwan 6.3% – 12% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 10.5% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Switzerland specific or compound duty General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · 1× specific or compound duty 
North Macedonia 5% – 30% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 17% · 1× specific or compound duty 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1mUS$1m+US$42m+US$174m+> US$877m
Exports: 194
- United States: US$1.8bn
- Italy: US$1.6bn
- China: US$1.1bn
- Thailand: US$1.1bn
- Germany: US$1bn
- Netherlands: US$877m
- Mexico: US$670m
- Belgium: US$616m
- United Kingdom: US$501m
- Canada: US$490m
- Japan: US$487m
- Spain: US$456m
- Poland: US$451m
- South Korea: US$348m
- France: US$295m
- Indonesia: US$246m
- Malaysia: US$205m
- Austria: US$188m
- Hungary: US$174m
- South Africa: US$166m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$153m
- Sweden: US$149m
- Russia: US$149m
- India: US$139m
- Guatemala: US$136m
- Australia: US$129m
- Costa Rica: US$123m
- Vietnam: US$118m
- Philippines: US$100m
- Romania: US$100m
- Croatia: US$89m
- Türkiye: US$81m
- Czechia: US$79m
- Oman: US$77m
- Switzerland: US$75m
- Singapore: US$74m
- New Zealand: US$72m
- Denmark: US$64m
- Ireland: US$62m
- United Arab Emirates: US$57m
- Estonia: US$56m
- Slovakia: US$55m
- Peru: US$53m
- Serbia: US$51m
- Taiwan: US$49m
- Saudi Arabia: US$46m
- Colombia: US$42m
- Dominican Republic: US$42m
- Egypt: US$39m
- Greece: US$36m
- Latvia: US$36m
- Jamaica: US$34m
- Portugal: US$32m
- Uruguay: US$30m
- Lithuania: US$28m
- Pakistan: US$28m
- El Salvador: US$28m
- Kenya: US$24m
- Slovenia: US$24m
- Brazil: US$21m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$13mUS$13m+US$48m+US$172m+> US$416m
Imports: 223
- United States: US$2.3bn
- United Kingdom: US$1bn
- France: US$842m
- Germany: US$839m
- Canada: US$784m
- Netherlands: US$565m
- Australia: US$416m
- Mexico: US$363m
- Japan: US$335m
- Poland: US$314m
- Belgium: US$308m
- Saudi Arabia: US$300m
- South Korea: US$292m
- Spain: US$266m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$250m
- Italy: US$245m
- Philippines: US$211m
- Russia: US$196m
- Sweden: US$193m
- Ireland: US$190m
- Switzerland: US$184m
- China: US$177m
- Guatemala: US$172m
- Austria: US$164m
- Singapore: US$161m
- Romania: US$157m
- Malaysia: US$151m
- Taiwan: US$145m
- Denmark: US$132m
- United Arab Emirates: US$127m
- Czechia: US$127m
- Finland: US$120m
- Norway: US$118m
- Portugal: US$114m
- Vietnam: US$110m
- New Zealand: US$104m
- Indonesia: US$104m
- Hungary: US$91m
- Thailand: US$88m
- Kazakhstan: US$86m
- Honduras: US$84m
- Kuwait: US$84m
- Chile: US$81m
- El Salvador: US$74m
- Slovakia: US$69m
- Nigeria: US$67m
- Israel: US$66m
- Greece: US$59m
- Türkiye: US$58m
- Lithuania: US$56m
- Ukraine: US$55m
- Croatia: US$53m
- Cambodia: US$52m
- Brazil: US$50m
- Qatar: US$50m
- Colombia: US$48m
- Costa Rica: US$48m
- Morocco: US$46m
- Panama: US$44m
- Dominican Republic: US$44m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$1.8bn | 11.2% |
| 2 | Italy | US$1.6bn | 9.9% |
| 3 |  China | US$1.1bn | 6.9% |
| 4 |  Thailand | US$1.1bn | 6.7% |
| 5 | Germany | US$1bn | 6.6% |
| 6 | Netherlands | US$877m | 5.6% |
| 7 | Mexico | US$670m | 4.3% |
| 8 | Belgium | US$616m | 3.9% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | US$501m | 3.2% |
| 10 | Canada | US$490m | 3.1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$2.3bn | 14.3% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | US$1bn | 6.4% |
| 3 | France | US$842m | 5.3% |
| 4 | Germany | US$839m | 5.3% |
| 5 | Canada | US$784m | 5% |
| 6 | Netherlands | US$565m | 3.6% |
| 7 |  Australia | US$416m | 2.6% |
| 8 | Mexico | US$363m | 2.3% |
| 9 | Japan | US$335m | 2.1% |
| 10 | Poland | US$314m | 2% |
Import duty on this product around the world 165
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 15%median duty
- 12number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 55%highest: Iran, Dominica, Angola
165
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 10% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 15% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 30% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 40% | 20% – 50% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Anguilla | 15% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 20% | 2021 · HS 2007 | |
| Argentina | 17% | 16% – 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Armenia | 6% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
| Australia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 3.8% | 0% – 5% | 2022 |
 Bahrain | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 17% | 1.1% – 20% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Belarus | 6% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 37% | 4.2% – 91% | 2023 |
 Benin | 20% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 15% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 10% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 5% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 8.8% | 5% – 20% | 2023 |
| Brazil | 17% | 16% – 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 20% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 35% | 2023 | |
 Cambodia | 14% | 7% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Cameroon | 30% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 9.5% | 8% – 11% | 2023 |
 Cape Verde | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 12% | 2023 | |
 Colombia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Comoros | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 30% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 14% | 2023 | |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 20% | 15% – 30% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Dominica | 43% | 20% – 135% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Dominican Republic | 20% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 30% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Egypt | 20% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 El Salvador | 15% | 2022 | |
 Equatorial Guinea | 30% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 8.8% | 5% – 20% | 2023 |
 Ethiopia | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| European Union (27 countries) | 2.6% | 0% – 7.7% | 2023 |
 Fiji | 5% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 8% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 30% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 12% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 20% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 23% | 20% – 35% | 2023 · HS 2012 |
 Guatemala | 15% | 2023 | |
 Guinea | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 33% | 20% – 100% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Haiti | 20% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 15% | 2023 | |
 Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 India | 30% | 2023 | |
 Indonesia | 6.7% | 5% – 15% | 2023 |
 Iran | 55% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Israel | 2% | 0% – 4% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Jamaica | 23% | 20% – 40% | 2023 |
| Japan | 9.6% | 7.2% – 13% | 2023 |
 Jordan | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Kazakhstan | 6.8% | 5% – 10% | 2023 |
 Kenya | 35%* | 2023 | |
 Kiribati | 20% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 6% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Lesotho | 8.8% | 5% – 20% | 2023 |
 Liberia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 16%* | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 20% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 25% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Malaysia | 7.5% | 5% – 10% | 2023 |
 Maldives | 6.3% | 0% – 50% | 2023 |
 Mali | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Micronesia | 3% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 40% | 2023 | |
 Mozambique | 20% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 8.8% | 5% – 20% | 2023 |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 30% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 5% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 15% | 2023 | |
 Niger | 20% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 20% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 17% | 5% – 30% | 2023 |
| Norway | 7.7%* | 2023 | |
 Oman | 5% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 20% | 2023 | |
 Palau | 0% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 2% | 0% – 4% | 2017 · HS 2017 |
 Panama | 6.7% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 17% | 16% – 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
| Peru | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 7% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 5% | 2023 | |
 Russia | 6% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 35% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 20% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 9% | 5% – 12% | 2023 |
 Senegal | 20% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 13% | 0% – 25% | 2023 |
 Sierra Leone | 20% | 2023 | |
 Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 8.8% | 5% – 20% | 2023 |
 South Korea | 8% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 20% | 2023 | |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 22% | 20% – 25% | 2023 |
 St Lucia | 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 6% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 23% | 20% – 35% | 2023 |
 Sudan | 40% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 20% | 2023 · HS 2007 | |
| Switzerland | 13%* | 2023 | |
 Syria | 20% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 15% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 35% | 2023 | |
| Thailand | 5% | 2023 | |
 Togo | 20% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
| Türkiye | 2.6% | 0% – 7.7% | 2023 |
 Tuvalu | 15% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 35% | 2023 | |
 Ukraine | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 United Arab Emirates | 5% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 4% | 0% – 6% | 2023 |
| United States | 5.2% | 0% – 7.5% | 2023 |
 Uruguay | 17% | 16% – 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Uzbekistan | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 15% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Vietnam | 27% | 20% – 32% | 2023 |
 Wallis & Futuna | 4% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 10% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 25% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 0.1% | 0.1% – 0.1% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. * ad valorem equivalent of specific duties (UNCTAD estimate) · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 09849 Other sauces & preparations therefor; mixed condiments & mixed seasonings
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Consumption goods · BEC 113101
- CPC 2.1 product
- 23995 Sauces; mixed condiments; mustard flour and meal; prepared mustard
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 1079 Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2103.90 | unchanged |
| 2012 | 2103.90 | unchanged |
| 2007 | 2103.90 | unchanged |
| 2002 | 2103.90 | unchanged |
| 1996 | 2103.90 | unchanged |
| 1992 | 2103.90 | unchanged |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 126
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- H344166 U.S. CBP
Application for Further Review of Protest No. 4601-24-137774; Tariff Classification of Certain Tomato Product
- N345245 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a sauce from Spain
- H317626 U.S. CBP
Revocation of HQ H259324, HQ H258812, NY 856914, and HQ 085838; Modification of NY N195658, NY D88850, NY 890395, and HQ 088976; Classification of sauces; Revocation by operation of law; Mondiv, Div. of Lassonde Specialties Inc. v. United States, 329 F. Supp. 3d 1331 (Ct. Int’l Trade 2018); Mild…
- N334397 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of fishcakes from Japan
- N333217 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a sauce from Japan
- N333223 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a mayonnaise from Japan
- 600016830 HMRC
A ready-to-eat pickled ginger condiment intended for use as a palate cleanser with sushi and other Asian dishes. The product is prepared from fresh, raw ginger that is processed by being cleaned, peeled, sliced, and pickled in a seasoned liquid containing water, salt, acids and sweeteners.…
- 600016628 HMRC
Korean style fermented chili paste used in cooking. Also known as gochujang. Product is packed in 170g plastic tubs
- 600016833 HMRC
A ready to eat condiment paste, with a strong distinctive flavour, used to enhance Sushi and other Asian dishes. Ingredients: Horseradish, water, corn oil, salt, lactose, wasabi powder, sweetener, acidity regulator, mustard extract, thickener (E415), and colouring, tartrazine and brilliant blue…
- 600016196 HMRC
A red paste of roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, mixed with herbs, spices and extra virgin olive oil packed in glass jar 190G with a steel lid
- 600016197 HMRC
A red paste of roasted red peppers, tomato paste mixed with herbs, spices and extra virgin olive oil Packed in glass jar 190G with a steel lid
- 600016264 HMRC
Gushan Brand Fujian Cooking Wine The product is packed in 500 ml glass bottles for retail sale. Each carton contains 12 bottles
126 rulings in total for this code
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- Tariff change · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R2163 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Quota · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R1455 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Anti-dumping
FR Doc. 2026-12101 · 91 FR 36112 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Anti-dumping
FR Doc. 2026-11326 · 91 FR 34221 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Tariff change
Update to Alcohol Excise Measures - 31 March 2026
Trade Tariff news 5477 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
- Tariff change
Trade Tariff news 5443 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
- Other
Update to Excise Supplementary Unit on Tax Type X345 - 17 February 2026
Trade Tariff news 4719 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
- Anti-dumping
FR Doc. 2026-02778 · 91 FR 6188 · Source: federalregister.gov
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 2103.90 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 2 of them are duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 2103.90 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 7.7% (average 2.6%). 2 of them are duty-free.
Goods from 173 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free – 6%; 171 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported other sauces, condiments and seasonings worth £856.8m (up 3% on the year before), at an average of £2.41 per kg; Italy supplied 16%, followed by Netherlands.
World trade in other sauces, condiments and seasonings reached US$15.7bn in 2024, up 4.5% on 2023.
The United States was the largest exporter with 11.2% of the total, ahead of Italy.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for sauces and preparations therefor: other?
Sauces and preparations therefor: other fall under HS subheading 2103.90, part of heading 2103, in section IV of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on sauces and preparations therefor: other in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2103.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 6%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on sauces and preparations therefor: other in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2103.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 7.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most sauces and preparations therefor: other?
The United States, with US$1.8bn in 2024 (11.2% of world exports).
Which countries can export other sauces, condiments and seasonings to the UK duty-free?
171 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free – 6% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on other sauces, condiments and seasonings?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import other sauces, condiments and seasonings from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Italy (16%), Netherlands (14%) and Poland (8%), out of total imports of £856.8m.
Typical products
- aubergine paste
- chilli sauce
- fish sauce, anchovy
- gravy
- mango chutney, liquid
- marmite
- mayonnaise
- oyster sauce
- pesto
- sriracha
- tabasco
- vanilla bean paste
- vanilla extract
- vegetable and cheese paste
- worcestershire sauce
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.