HS 1904 — Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (not flour and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, n.e.c.
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 19 Preparations of cereals, flour, milk
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 19
Chapter 19 Preparations of cereals, flour, milk
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 1904 covers
Prepared foods based on cereals, flours, starch or milk, including pasta, breads and infant formulae.
Classification notes
Base ingredient and form (pasta, prepared dishes) determine the subheading.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 1904
What is HS 1904?
Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (not flour and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, n.e.c. is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 19 (Preparations of cereals, flour, milk). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 1904?
Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (not flour and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, n.e.c. covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 1904 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 1904 products?
Base ingredient and form (pasta, prepared dishes) determine the subheading.