HS-6 · Subheading
190490
Food preparations; cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared
Heading 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.
Chapter 19: Preparations of cereals, flour
Plain-language overview
Use HS-6 190490 when importing or exporting food preparations made from cereals that are pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, such as puffed rice snacks or rice cakes. These products are typically ready-to-eat and cater to various dietary preferences.
This code specifically covers cereal products that are not flour or meal, distinguishing them from items classified under HS-6 190410, which includes prepared foods from corn. If your product is a puffed wheat snack rather than a corn-based item, 190490 is the correct classification.
Cereal products classified under this HS-6 line can include items like breakfast cereals that have been toasted or extruded. If you have a product that is a pre-cooked grain mix or a snack made from expanded grains, this code applies.
When dealing with products like granola bars or cereal-based snacks, be sure to check if they contain any maize, as that would shift the classification to a different HS code.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-6 subheading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
pre-cooked cereal products · puffed rice snacks · expanded grain snacks · toasted oat cereal · rice cakes · granola bars · cereal-based snacks · ready-to-eat cereals · cereal preparations · vacuum-sealed grain mixes · snack-sized cereal products · pre-cooked quinoa
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-6 subheading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Puffed rice cakes packaged in bulk for retail
- Toasted oat cereal ready for breakfast consumption
- Pre-cooked quinoa salad mixes sold in vacuum-sealed bags
- Rice crisps flavored with sea salt and packaged for snacking
- Cereal bars made from mixed grains and honey
- Expanded wheat snacks in snack-sized bags
- Pre-cooked barley packaged for quick meal preparation
- Cereal-based granola clusters sold in resealable pouches
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS code 190490 used for?
- How to classify puffed rice snacks?
- Are rice cakes classified under HS 190490?
- What products fall under HS-6 190490?
- Difference between HS 190490 and HS 190410
- Can I use HS 190490 for granola bars?
- What is included in HS code 190490?
- How to determine if my product is pre-cooked?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- classification for pre-cooked cereal products
- how to classify puffed wheat snacks for import
- examples of products under HS code 190490
- difference between cereal preparations and flour
- what to include in HS 190490 product descriptions
- guidelines for importing rice cakes under HS 190490
- how to classify ready-to-eat cereals for export
- rules for cereal-based snacks and HS codes
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products are classified under HS-6 190490?
- HS-6 190490 includes pre-cooked or otherwise prepared cereal products like puffed rice, toasted oats, and other ready-to-eat cereal snacks.
- Can I classify my granola bars under HS-6 190490?
- Yes, if your granola bars are made from cereal products and are pre-cooked or prepared, they can be classified under HS-6 190490.
- How do I know if my product should be classified under HS-6 190490 or HS-6 190410?
- If your product is made from cereals other than maize and is pre-cooked or prepared, use HS-6 190490. If it is primarily corn-based, use HS-6 190410.
- Are rice cakes classified under HS-6 190490?
- Yes, rice cakes are typically classified under HS-6 190490 as they are pre-cooked cereal products.
- What documentation do I need for importing products under HS-6 190490?
- You will need to provide a commercial invoice, packing list, and any relevant health or safety certifications for food products.
- Can I export puffed wheat snacks using HS-6 190490?
- Yes, puffed wheat snacks that are pre-cooked or prepared are correctly classified under HS-6 190490 for export.
- What is the difference between cereal preparations and flour?
- Cereal preparations are ready-to-eat or pre-cooked products, while flour is a raw ingredient made from ground cereals.
- How do I classify a mixed grain snack?
- If the mixed grain snack is pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, it should be classified under HS-6 190490.
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