What types of products are included in HS-4 1905?

HS-4 1905 includes bread, pastries, cakes, biscuits, and other bakers' wares, along with communion wafers and empty cachets.

How do I choose between HS-6 190531 and HS-6 190532?

Select HS-6 190531 for sweet biscuits and HS-6 190532 for waffles and wafers based on the product's texture and preparation.

Are there specific requirements for importing these products?

Yes, ensure compliance with food safety regulations and check if any specific import permits are needed based on your product type.

Can I use HS-4 1905 for products containing cocoa?

Yes, HS-4 1905 applies to products whether or not they contain cocoa, so you can classify cocoa-containing items here.

What if my product doesn't fit neatly into these categories?

If your product is a specialized baker's ware not covered by the other HS-6 codes, use HS-6 190590 for classification.

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1905 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products

Chapter 19: Preparations of cereals, flour

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 1905 when importing or exporting products like cakes, biscuits, or communion wafers. For example, if you're shipping a batch of gingerbread cookies, this heading applies.

When deciding between HS-6 190510 for crispbread and HS-6 190520 for gingerbread, consider the main ingredient and product type. Crispbread is a dry, flat bread, while gingerbread is a sweet, spiced cake.

If your product is a sweet biscuit, you would select HS-6 190531. However, if it’s a wafer or a similar light snack, then HS-6 190532 is the appropriate choice. The distinction lies in the texture and preparation method.

For products like rusks or toasted bread, use HS-6 190540. If your item doesn’t fit neatly into the other categories, such as specialized bakers' wares or sealing wafers, refer to HS-6 190590.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 1905 · bread classification · pastry import codes · bakers' wares · cocoa-containing products · gingerbread · sweet biscuits · wafers · rusks · communion wafers

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Crispbread with or without cocoa
Gingerbread cookies or cakes
Sweet biscuits like chocolate chip or oatmeal
Waffles and wafers, including ice cream cones
Toasted bread products such as rusks
Communion wafers for religious ceremonies
Empty cachets for pharmaceuticals

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 1905 used for?
How to classify gingerbread under HS codes?
Is crispbread included in HS-4 1905?
What are the HS-6 codes for bakers' wares?
How do I determine the right HS code for my pastries?
Are communion wafers classified under HS-4 1905?

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 1905?: HS-4 1905 includes bread, pastries, cakes, biscuits, and other bakers' wares, along with communion wafers and empty cachets.
How do I choose between HS-6 190531 and HS-6 190532?: Select HS-6 190531 for sweet biscuits and HS-6 190532 for waffles and wafers based on the product's texture and preparation.
Are there specific requirements for importing these products?: Yes, ensure compliance with food safety regulations and check if any specific import permits are needed based on your product type.
Can I use HS-4 1905 for products containing cocoa?: Yes, HS-4 1905 applies to products whether or not they contain cocoa, so you can classify cocoa-containing items here.
What if my product doesn't fit neatly into these categories?: If your product is a specialized baker's ware not covered by the other HS-6 codes, use HS-6 190590 for classification.

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