Bouillon Cube Soup Base

Compressed cubes of dehydrated broth containing salt, vegetables, spices, and meat extracts for making soup. HTS 2104.10.00.60 covers this as a preparation therefor for soups and broths.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+17.5%20.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2103.90.80.00Higher: 41.4% vs 20.7%

If positioned as general flavor cube not soup-specific

Multi-use seasoning cubes classify as mixed seasonings rather than soup preparations

2104.20Lower: 16.4% vs 20.7%

If homogenized for infant use in containers ≤250g

Meeting Chapter note definition shifts to homogenized composite food preparations

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Import Tips & Compliance

Quantify meat extract percentage to stay under Chapter 16 exclusion threshold; provide stability data for cube integrity during shipping; label clearly for vegetarian/vegan variants