Gelatin and miscellaneous food preparations from India
India exported $903 million of gelatin and miscellaneous food preparations (HS 2106.90) in FY2025-26, up 15% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 6.4% to 20% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 12.5% to 30% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 6.4%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $903MUp 14.5% on last year
- HS code
- 2106.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India 6.4%
China 12.5%
India pays 6.1 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 42 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2106.90.03.00 | Products derived from the dried milk, dried buttermilk or dried whey of subheadings 0402.10, 0402.21.05, 0402.21.25, 0402.21.30, 0402.21.50, 0403.90.41, 0403.90.45, 0404.10.50 or 0404.10.90, which contain not over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat and which are mixed with other ingredients including, but not limited to sugar, if such mixtures contain over 16 percent milk solids by weight, are capable of being further processed or mixed with similar ingredients and are not prepared for marketing to the retail consumer in the identical form and package in which imported: Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 2.9¢/kg | – | – |
| 2106.90.06.00 | Products derived from the dried milk, dried buttermilk or dried whey of subheadings 0402.10, 0402.21.05, 0402.21.25, 0402.21.30, 0402.21.50, 0403.90.41, 0403.90.45, 0404.10.50 or 0404.10.90, which contain not over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat and which are mixed with other ingredients including, but not limited to sugar, if such mixtures contain over 16 percent milk solids by weight, are capable of being further processed or mixed with similar ingredients and are not prepared for marketing to the retail consumer in the identical form and package in which imported: Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 2.9¢/kg | – | – |
| 2106.90.09.00 | Products derived from the dried milk, dried buttermilk or dried whey of subheadings 0402.10, 0402.21.05, 0402.21.25, 0402.21.30, 0402.21.50, 0403.90.41, 0403.90.45, 0404.10.50 or 0404.10.90, which contain not over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat and which are mixed with other ingredients including, but not limited to sugar, if such mixtures contain over 16 percent milk solids by weight, are capable of being further processed or mixed with similar ingredients and are not prepared for marketing to the retail consumer in the identical form and package in which imported: Other | 86.2¢/kg | – | – |
| 2106.90.12.00 | Compound alcoholic preparations of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 0.5 percent vol., of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages: Containing not over 20 percent of alcohol by weight | 4.2¢/kg + 1.9% | – | – |
| 2106.90.15.00 | Compound alcoholic preparations of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 0.5 percent vol., of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages: Containing over 20 percent but not over 50 percent of alcohol by weight | 8.4¢/kg + 1.9% | – | – |
| 2106.90.18.00 | Compound alcoholic preparations of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 0.5 percent vol., of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages: Containing over 50 percent of alcohol by weight | 17¢/kg + 1.9% | – | – |
| 2106.90.22.00 | Butter substitutes containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat: Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15.4¢/kg | – | – |
| 2106.90.24.00 | Butter substitutes containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat: Described in additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15.4¢/kg | – | – |
| 2106.90.26.00 | Butter substitutes containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat: Other | $1.996/kg | – | – |
| 2106.90.28.00 | Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids: Other | 13.1¢/kg | – | – |
| 2106.90.32.00 | Butter substitutes containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat: Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15.4¢/kg | – | – |
| 2106.90.34.00 | Butter substitutes containing over 45 percent by weight of butterfat: Described in additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 15.4¢/kg | – | – |
Showing 12 of 42 tariff lines. Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of gelatin and miscellaneous food preparations
India's exports to all countries under HS 2106.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2106.90 is 12.8%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on gelatin and miscellaneous food preparations from India?
6.4% to 20% on the 42 US tariff lines under HS 2106.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 12.5% to 30%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for gelatin and miscellaneous food preparations?
2106.90, under heading 2106 (Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export gelatin and miscellaneous food preparations?
Yes. India exported $903 million under HS 2106.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.
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Miscellaneous food preparations 2106.10 $55M 16.4% vs 43.9% Coffee extracts and concentrates 2101.11 $677M 0% vs 7.5% Sauces and mixed seasonings 2103.90 $137M 10% vs 20% Tea extracts and concentrates 2101.20 $89M 0% vs 7.5%