Probiotic Capsules / Gut Health Supplements — HS Code
Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included — food supplements containing probiotic bacteria
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HS Code
2106 — Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 21 — Miscellaneous edible preparations
Heading
2106 — Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — probiotic supplements put up for retail are food preparations classified under 2106.90
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Probiotic capsules and tablets (containing Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, etc.) put up for retail as food supplements are classified under 2106.90. Products that carry therapeutic claims (e.g. treating irritable bowel syndrome) may be regulated and classified as pharmaceuticals under 3004, requiring medicinal product authorisation. The live bacteria count (CFU) does not affect HS classification. Freeze-dried probiotic powder in bulk is 2102.20 (inactive yeasts and other single-cell micro-organisms) or 2106.90 depending on live status. EU Novel Food Regulation 2015/2283 may require novel food authorisation for certain probiotic strains.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
2106.90.98
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
2106.90.98
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
2106.90.98
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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