What is HS-4 1901 used for?
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HS-4 · Heading
1901 — Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c.
Chapter 19: Preparations of cereals, flour
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 1901 when importing malt extract or food preparations made from flour, starch, or milk products, such as infant cereals or baking mixes. For example, if you're bringing in a packaged infant formula made from malt extract and milk powder, this heading applies.
Choosing between the HS-6 lines under 1901 can be tricky. If your product is specifically designed for infants or young children, opt for HS-6 190110. However, if your goods are baking mixes or doughs, such as those for cakes or bread, HS-6 190120 is the right choice.
For products that don't fit neatly into the other categories, like a general flour-based food preparation not targeted at infants or for baking, use HS-6 190190. This line covers a broader range of food preparations that are not specified elsewhere in this heading.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
malt extract import · food preparations HS-1901 · infant food regulations · baking mixes classification · flour meal products · starch food preparations · retail food packaging · cereal imports · malt extract products · food preparation codes
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Infant cereal made from malt extract and milk powder
- Baking mix for cookies containing flour and malt extract
- Dough for pastries packaged for retail sale
- Flour-based food preparation for general consumption
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify malt extract for import?
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Are baking mixes covered under HS-1901?
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What products fall under HS-6 190110?
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How to determine the right HS code for food preparations?
Match the product to the legal wording, then verify the final pick in your country tariff schedule before filing.
What are the requirements for infant food imports?
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Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
classification of malt extract in HS codes
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food preparations suitable for infants HS-1901
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importing baking mixes under HS-190120
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differences between HS-6 lines under 1901
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requirements for food preparations with malt extract
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understanding HS-1901 for food imports
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how to classify flour-based products
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guidelines for importing infant food products
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products are included in HS-4 1901?
- HS-4 1901 includes malt extract, food preparations made from flour, starch, and milk products, as well as infant foods and baking mixes.
- How do I choose between HS-6 190110, 190120, and 190190?
- Use HS-6 190110 for infant foods, HS-6 190120 for baking mixes, and HS-6 190190 for other food preparations not specified elsewhere.
- Are there specific regulations for importing infant food under HS-4 1901?
- Yes, infant foods must meet specific safety and nutritional standards, so check local regulations before importing.
- Can I import baking mixes under HS-4 1901?
- Yes, baking mixes that contain flour and other ingredients can be classified under HS-6 190120.
- What does n.e.c. mean in the context of HS-4 1901?
- N.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' indicating that the product does not fit into the specified categories.
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HS-6 subheadings (3)
- 190110Food preparations; of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale
- 190120Food preparations; mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares
- 190190Food preparations; of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901