Protein bar|HS Code

Protein bar harmonized system code

Product Overview A Protein Bar, classified under the Harmonized System (HS) Code 2106, is a ready-to-eat, processed foodstuff primarily composed of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. The primary source of protein in these bars may vary, ranging from whey, casein, or plant-based proteins like soy or pea protein. Physical specifications include a solid, rectangular, compact shape usually weighing between 40g to 100g. The product under HS Code 2106 undergoes various processing levels, including mixing, baking, and packaging, adhering to strict quality controls to maintain nutritional integrity and taste. This category further subdivides into various protein bar types based on ingredients, nutritional content, and dietary considerations like gluten-free, vegan, or low-sugar options. Commercially, protein bars have diverse applications such as quick meal replacements, dietary supplements in fitness and wellness sectors, and retail sale in supermarkets and health stores. Their compact size, long shelf life, and high nutritional value make them a preferred choice for busy, health-conscious consumers, positioning them competitively in the global market. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 2106.90.30 specifically applies to protein bars. The hierarchical breakdown entails Chapter 21 (Miscellaneous Edible Preparations), Heading 06 (Food Preparations Not Elsewhere Specified or Included), and Subheading 30 (Other). Protein bars fall under this code due to their composite nature and categorization as a food preparation not specified elsewhere. Trade considerations include packaging in individually wrapped, sealed wrappers to ensure product freshness and prevent contamination. Preservation is usually through controlled humidity and temperature environments, with shipping requiring dry, cool storage. Key quality standards include maintaining specific nutritional content, adhering to food safety protocols, and complying with labeling regulations. The product’s HS Code, country of origin, nutritional information, and manufacturer details must be clearly listed on the packaging, in line with World Trade Organization (WTO) and customs documentation standards. This detailed classification supports customs identification, expedites trade documentation procedures, and ensures compliance with international trade norms.

Protein bar Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Mixed vegetables of heading 07.12; (b) Roasted coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion (heading 09.01); (c) Flavoured tea (heading 09.02); (d) Spices or other products of headings 09.04 to 09.10; (e) Food preparations, other than the products described in heading 21.03 or 21.04, containing more than 20 % by weight of sausage, meat, meat offal, blood, insects, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or any combination thereof (Chapter 16); (f) Products of heading 24.04; (g) Yeast put up as a medicament or other products of heading 30.03 or 30.04; or (h) Prepared enzymes of heading 35.07. 2.- Extracts of the substitutes referred to in Note 1 (b) above are to be classified in heading 21.01. 3.- For the purposes of heading 21.04, the expression “homogenised composite food preparations” means preparations consisting of a finely homogenised mixture of two or more basic ingredients such as meat, fish, vegetables, fruit or nuts, put up for retail sale as food suitable for infants or young children or for dietetic purposes, in containers of a net weight content not exceeding 250 g. For the application of this definition, no account is to be taken of small quantities of any ingredients which may be added to the mixture for seasoning, preservation or other purposes. Such preparations may contain a small quantity of visible pieces of ingredients.