HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1901.90 – Food preparations; of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901
HS code 1901.90 is the 6-digit subheading for food preparations, of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901. It is used for protein powder, meal replacement shakes, non-dairy coffee creamers, dessert mixes (e.g., pudding, jelly) and malted milk powder.
What HS 1901.90 covers
This HS code serves as a residual category for various food preparations made from flour, meal, starch, malt extract, or milk products that are not specifically covered by other subheadings within 1901 (like infant foods or baking mixes). This broad category can include items such as protein supplements, dietary meal replacements, certain dessert mixes, non-dairy creamers, and other specialized food ingredients or finished products. International trade in these goods is diverse, catering to a wide array of consumer needs and industrial applications. Exporters often come from countries with advanced food technology and manufacturing capabilities, such as the USA, Germany, and the Netherlands. Importers include nations seeking specialized food ingredients, health-conscious products, or convenience foods not classified elsewhere. The trade is influenced by evolving dietary trends, health and wellness movements, and the demand for functional foods. Regulatory compliance, particularly regarding nutritional claims and ingredient labeling, is a critical aspect of this trade.
- Covers
- Protein powder
- Meal replacement shakes
- Non-dairy coffee creamers
- Dessert mixes (e.g., pudding, jelly)
- Malted milk powder
- Gluten-free flour blends
- Instant soup bases
- Nutritional supplements
- Examples
- Ensure Original Nutrition Shake
- Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein
- Coffee-Mate Powder Creamer
- Jell-O Instant Pudding
- Ovaltine Malt Drink Mix
Codes often confused with 1901.90
Common mistake. This is a "not elsewhere specified" code within 1901, so it's often confused with 190110 (infant foods) or 190120 (baking mixes) if the product has a specific use, or with Chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations) if it contains other ingredients that shift its primary character. Ensure it doesn't fit more specific 1901 subheadings.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 190190, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 190190 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 7.5% 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 Germany $1.2B 11% of world exports
- 2 Ireland $1.1B 11% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $1.0B 9.7% of world exports
World total: $10.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $804M 7.5% of world imports
- 2 Germany $476M 4.5% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $452M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $10.7B 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 1901.90 3
Brazil splits HS 1901.90 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1901.90.10 Malt extractExtrato de malte
- 1901.90.20 Caramelised milk spread (milk jam)Doce de leite
- 1901.90.90 Other flour, starch or milk food preparationsOutros
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 1901.90
What is HS code 190190?
HS code 190190 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Food preparations; of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901. This HS code serves as a residual category for various food preparations made from flour, meal, starch, malt extract, or milk products that are not specifically covered by other subheadings within 1901 (like infant foods or baking mixes). This broad category can include items such as protein supplements, dietary meal replacements, certain dessert mixes, non-dairy creamers, and other specialized food ingredients or finished products. International trade in these goods is diverse, catering to a wide array of consumer needs and industrial applications. Exporters often come from countries with advanced food technology and manufacturing capabilities, such as the USA, Germany, and the Netherlands. Importers include nations seeking specialized food ingredients, health-conscious products, or convenience foods not classified elsewhere. The trade is influenced by evolving dietary trends, health and wellness movements, and the demand for functional foods. Regulatory compliance, particularly regarding nutritional claims and ingredient labeling, is a critical aspect of this trade.
What products fall under HS code 190190?
Protein powder, meal replacement shakes, non-dairy coffee creamers, dessert mixes (e.g., pudding, jelly), malted milk powder, gluten-free flour blends, instant soup bases, nutritional supplements
What are common misclassifications for HS code 190190?
This is a "not elsewhere specified" code within 1901, so it's often confused with 190110 (infant foods) or 190120 (baking mixes) if the product has a specific use, or with Chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations) if it contains other ingredients that shift its primary character. Ensure it doesn't fit more specific 1901 subheadings.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 190190?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 190190 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.2B, 11% of world exports), Ireland ($1.1B) and Malaysia ($1.0B). 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 190190?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 190190 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($804M, 7.5% of world imports), Germany ($476M) and the Netherlands ($452M). World imports came to about $10.7B, 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 190190 structured?
HS code 190190 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 190190?
Brazil splits HS code 190190 into 3 NCM codes: 1901.90.10 (Malt extract), 1901.90.20 (Caramelised milk spread (milk jam)), 1901.90.90 (Other flour, starch or milk food preparations). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.