HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 1904.20 – Food preparations; obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals

HS code 1904.20 is the 6-digit subheading for food preparations, obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals. It is used for muesli (bircher, toasted), granola (unroasted base), oat flakes (prepared for breakfast), rye flakes and barley flakes.

What HS 1904.20 covers

This category includes food preparations made from unroasted cereal flakes or mixtures of unroasted and roasted/swelled cereal flakes, most commonly associated with muesli and certain types of granola. These products appeal to consumers seeking healthier, less processed breakfast and snack options. Popular in Europe, particularly in Germany and the UK, their trade involves both bulk ingredients for blending and finished packaged goods. The emphasis is on the 'unroasted' nature of the primary flakes, though they can be combined with other prepared cereals. This code reflects a market segment focused on natural ingredients and customizable breakfast mixes, often incorporating dried fruits and nuts.

Covers
  • Muesli (bircher, toasted)
  • Granola (unroasted base)
  • Oat flakes (prepared for breakfast)
  • Rye flakes
  • Barley flakes
  • Multi-grain flakes
  • Spelt flakes
Examples
  • Alpen Muesli
  • Bob's Red Mill Muesli
  • Dorset Cereals Muesli
  • Kellogg's Muesli

Codes often confused with 1904.20

Common mistake. Distinct from purely swelled/roasted cereals (190410) and raw cereal grains (Chapter 10), as it involves prepared flakes, often mixed. It's also different from raw rolled oats (110412) which are not considered 'food preparations'.

1904.10Food preparations; obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products1104.12Cereal grains; rolled or flaked, of oats

Top exporters and importers of HS code 190420, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 190420 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 8.5% 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. 1 Germany $274M
  2. 2 Spain $88M
  3. 3 Canada $60M

World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $103M
  2. 2 Netherlands $101M
  3. 3 Germany $96M

World total: $1.2B 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 code for 1904.20

Brazil does not split HS 1904.20: its NCM code is 1904.20.00.

  1. 1904.20.00 Preparations of unroasted cereal flakesPreparações alimentícias obtidas a partir de flocos de cereais não torrados ou de misturas de flocos de cereais não torrados com flocos de cereais torrados ou expandidos

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 19.04 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 1904.20

What is HS code 190420?

HS code 190420 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Food preparations; obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals. This category includes food preparations made from unroasted cereal flakes or mixtures of unroasted and roasted/swelled cereal flakes, most commonly associated with muesli and certain types of granola. These products appeal to consumers seeking healthier, less processed breakfast and snack options. Popular in Europe, particularly in Germany and the UK, their trade involves both bulk ingredients for blending and finished packaged goods. The emphasis is on the 'unroasted' nature of the primary flakes, though they can be combined with other prepared cereals. This code reflects a market segment focused on natural ingredients and customizable breakfast mixes, often incorporating dried fruits and nuts.

What products fall under HS code 190420?

Muesli (bircher, toasted), granola (unroasted base), oat flakes (prepared for breakfast), rye flakes, barley flakes, multi-grain flakes, spelt flakes

What are common misclassifications for HS code 190420?

Distinct from purely swelled/roasted cereals (190410) and raw cereal grains (Chapter 10), as it involves prepared flakes, often mixed. It's also different from raw rolled oats (110412) which are not considered 'food preparations'.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 190420?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 190420 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($274M, 26% of world exports), Spain ($88M) and Canada ($60M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 190420?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 190420 in UN Comtrade data were France ($103M, 8.5% of world imports), the Netherlands ($101M) and Germany ($96M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 190420 structured?

HS code 190420 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (19) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 190420?

In Brazil, HS code 190420 is NCM 1904.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.