HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1901.10 – Food preparations; of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale
HS code 1901.10 is the 6-digit subheading for food preparations, of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale. It is used for infant formula powder, follow-on formula, baby rice cereal, mixed grain baby cereal and pureed fruit baby food.
What HS 1901.10 covers
This HS code covers specialized food preparations specifically formulated and packaged for infants and young children, typically sold directly to consumers. These products are crucial for early childhood nutrition and include items like infant formula, follow-on formula, baby cereals, and pureed baby foods. The international trade in these goods is substantial, driven by global birth rates, parental demand for convenient and nutritious options, and varying regulatory standards for infant nutrition across countries. Major exporters often come from countries with advanced food science and manufacturing capabilities, such as Ireland, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, which benefit from strong dairy industries. Importers include nations with growing populations, developing economies, and those reliant on imported specialized foods, like China, Saudi Arabia, and various African countries. Strict quality control, adherence to food safety standards, and clear labeling requirements are paramount in this sensitive product category.
- Covers
- Infant formula powder
- Follow-on formula
- Baby rice cereal
- Mixed grain baby cereal
- Pureed fruit baby food
- Pureed vegetable baby food
- Baby rusks
- Toddler snacks
- Examples
- Similac Advance Infant Formula
- Enfamil NeuroPro
- Gerber Organic Oatmeal Cereal
- Hipp Organic Baby Food
- Aptamil Follow-On Milk
Codes often confused with 1901.10
Common mistake. This code is specifically for retail-packaged infant foods; it can be confused with 0402 (milk and cream, concentrated or sweetened) if the product is primarily milk, or 190190 if it's a general food preparation not exclusively for infants. The "suitable for infants or young children" and "put up for retail sale" criteria are key.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 190110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 190110 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $2.6B 24% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.4B 13% of world exports
- 3 New Zealand $1.2B 12% of world exports
World total: $10.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $4.6B 38% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $723M 6.0% of world imports
- 3 United States $362M 3.0% of world imports
World total: $12.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 1901.10 4
Brazil splits HS 1901.10 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1901.10.10 Modified milk for infants or young childrenLeite modificado
- 1901.10.20 Milk cereal flour for infants or young childrenFarinha láctea
- 1901.10.30 Flour or starch food for infants or young childrenÀ base de farinha, grumos, sêmola ou amido
- 1901.10.90 Other food for infants or young childrenOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 19.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1901.10
What is HS code 190110?
HS code 190110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Food preparations; of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale. This HS code covers specialized food preparations specifically formulated and packaged for infants and young children, typically sold directly to consumers. These products are crucial for early childhood nutrition and include items like infant formula, follow-on formula, baby cereals, and pureed baby foods. The international trade in these goods is substantial, driven by global birth rates, parental demand for convenient and nutritious options, and varying regulatory standards for infant nutrition across countries. Major exporters often come from countries with advanced food science and manufacturing capabilities, such as Ireland, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, which benefit from strong dairy industries. Importers include nations with growing populations, developing economies, and those reliant on imported specialized foods, like China, Saudi Arabia, and various African countries. Strict quality control, adherence to food safety standards, and clear labeling requirements are paramount in this sensitive product category.
What products fall under HS code 190110?
Infant formula powder, follow-on formula, baby rice cereal, mixed grain baby cereal, pureed fruit baby food, pureed vegetable baby food, baby rusks, toddler snacks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 190110?
This code is specifically for retail-packaged infant foods; it can be confused with 0402 (milk and cream, concentrated or sweetened) if the product is primarily milk, or 190190 if it's a general food preparation not exclusively for infants. The "suitable for infants or young children" and "put up for retail sale" criteria are key.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 190110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 190110 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($2.6B, 24% of world exports), Germany ($1.4B) and New Zealand ($1.2B). World exports came to about $10.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 190110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 190110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.6B, 38% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($723M) and the United States ($362M). World imports came to about $12.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 190110 structured?
HS code 190110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (19) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 190110?
Brazil splits HS code 190110 into 4 NCM codes: 1901.10.10 (Modified milk for infants or young children), 1901.10.20 (Milk cereal flour for infants or young children), 1901.10.30 (Flour or starch food for infants or young children), 1901.10.90 (Other food for infants or young children). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.