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Chapter 21: Miscellaneous edible preparations

HS Chapter 21 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

Average MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Miscellaneous edible preparations (HS Chapter 21). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇮🇳 India30.0%
🇹🇭 Thailand22.8%
🇲🇽 Mexico20.0%
🇨🇳 China18.0%
🇿🇦 South Africa18.0%
🇧🇷 Brazil16.0%
🇺🇸 United States7.8%
🇫🇷 France7.4%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom7.4%
🇩🇪 Germany7.4%
🇦🇪 UAE5.0%
🇦🇺 Australia0.0%

Duty Rates by Subheading

MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 21. Rates vary significantly within a chapter — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.

HS CodeDescription🇮🇳 IN🇬🇧 GB🇺🇸 US🇨🇳 CN🇩🇪 DE🇧🇷 BR
21011133.4%30.0%8.0%0.0%18.0%8.0%16.0%
21011233.4%30.0%8.0%8.5%18.0%8.0%16.0%
21012033.4%30.0%6.0%8.5%18.0%6.0%16.0%

FTA Preferential Rates — Miscellaneous edible preparations

These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 21 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.

HS CodeRouteAgreementRateSaving
210111Australia → ThailandTH-AU-TAFTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
210111China → ThailandASEAN-CN-FTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
210111India → ThailandASEAN-IN-FTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
210111Philippines → ThailandASEAN-IN-FTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
210112Australia → ThailandTH-AU-TAFTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
210112China → ThailandASEAN-CN-FTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
210112India → ThailandASEAN-IN-FTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
210112Philippines → ThailandASEAN-IN-FTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
210120Australia → ThailandTH-AU-TAFTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
210120China → ThailandASEAN-CN-FTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%

VAT / GST on Miscellaneous edible preparations

In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate — reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.

CountryTax TypeStandard Rate
🇦🇪 UAEVAT5%
🇦🇺 AustraliaGST10%
🇧🇷 BrazilIPI0%
🇨🇳 ChinaVAT9%
🇬🇧 United KingdomVAT0%
🇮🇳 IndiaGST18%
🇲🇽 MexicoVAT16%
🇹🇭 ThailandVAT7%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.