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HS 210610: researching protein concentrates and textured proteins

Guide reviewed 2026-09-23. Source observations below retain their own dates.

The product family 210610 appears in our archived national schedules for protein concentrates and textured protein substances. A commercial label such as “protein powder” is not enough to confirm that classification. Begin with the ingredients and intended use, then read the destination-specific entry.

Collect composition before choosing a code

Ask the supplier for the full ingredient list, proportions, protein source, processing details and intended use. Identify whether the shipment is a concentrate, textured ingredient, formulated preparation or finished retail product. These facts let a reviewer test the product against the tariff wording and relevant notes instead of relying on its marketing name.

Compare national entries, not just matching digits

The Bangladesh reference is 21061000; the US example is 2106.10.00.00. Their common prefix does not make their tax treatment interchangeable. The two source records below deliberately preserve their own column labels and units, rather than merging them into a single “HS duty rate”.

A preference column requires a separate check

The US example contains a general column and a special column with eligibility symbols. The special column is not a universal alternative price. Establish origin, eligibility and the relevant supporting documents before relying on a preferential treatment. Additional measures outside this extracted row remain to be checked.

What a useful research request includes

Attach or describe the composition sheet, retail or industrial presentation, destination, origin and shipment timing. If the formulation is still being developed, state that clearly. A useful first deliverable can identify the missing facts and candidate classifications; it should not claim a final classification from a short product name.

Inspect the national examples

Bangladesh protein reference — 21061000

Bangladesh Customs Operative Tariff FY 2026–2027. Checked 2026-09-22.

Protein Concentrates And Textured Protein Substances

Open the entry for its printed amounts, units, notes and any parent tariff line. A code shared by two countries does not establish identical treatment.

Official evidence

US protein reference — 2106100000

USITC 2026 HTS Revision 19. Checked 2026-09-22.

Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included: › Protein concentrates and textured protein substances

Open the entry for its printed amounts, units, notes and any parent tariff line. A code shared by two countries does not establish identical treatment.

Official evidence

Before requesting a shipment check

  • What is the complete formulation, including additives?
  • Is this an ingredient, a textured substance or a finished preparation?
  • What are the packaging, intended use and destination?
  • What evidence supports the claimed origin?

Sources

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