HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1904.90 – Food preparations; cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared
HS code 1904.90 is the 6-digit subheading for food preparations, cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared. It is used for pre-cooked quinoa, instant oats (not flakes), pre-cooked rice (not maize), instant polenta (not maize) and pre-cooked barley.
What HS 1904.90 covers
This broad HS code covers other food preparations of cereals or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, that are pre-cooked or otherwise prepared. It serves as a residual category for various convenient, ready-to-eat or quick-cooking grain products not specifically covered elsewhere. This includes items like pre-cooked quinoa, instant oats (not in flake form), and other prepared non-maize grains designed for ease of use. The global demand for convenience foods drives the trade in these products, with manufacturers developing innovative solutions for busy consumers. Importers range from food service providers to retail chains, seeking diverse and efficient meal components.
- Covers
- Pre-cooked quinoa
- Instant oats (not flakes)
- Pre-cooked rice (not maize)
- Instant polenta (not maize)
- Pre-cooked barley
- Instant millet
- Pre-cooked farro
- Examples
- Minute Rice (non-maize varieties)
- Seeds of Change Quinoa & Brown Rice
- Uncle Ben's Ready Rice (non-maize)
- Knorr Instant Polenta
Codes often confused with 1904.90
Common mistake. This is a residual category for prepared cereals (excluding maize) and can be confused with raw cereals (Chapter 10) or more specific prepared cereal codes like 190410 or 190420 if the specific preparation method isn't clear.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 190490, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 190490 in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 9.1% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 Thailand $170M 9.1% of world exports
- 2 Poland $155M 8.3% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $137M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $420M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $195M 11% of world imports
- 3 Canada $96M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 1904.90
Brazil does not split HS 1904.90: its NCM code is 1904.90.00.
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 1904.90
What is HS code 190490?
HS code 190490 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Food preparations; cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared. This broad HS code covers other food preparations of cereals or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, that are pre-cooked or otherwise prepared. It serves as a residual category for various convenient, ready-to-eat or quick-cooking grain products not specifically covered elsewhere. This includes items like pre-cooked quinoa, instant oats (not in flake form), and other prepared non-maize grains designed for ease of use. The global demand for convenience foods drives the trade in these products, with manufacturers developing innovative solutions for busy consumers. Importers range from food service providers to retail chains, seeking diverse and efficient meal components.
What products fall under HS code 190490?
Pre-cooked quinoa, instant oats (not flakes), pre-cooked rice (not maize), instant polenta (not maize), pre-cooked barley, instant millet, pre-cooked farro
What are common misclassifications for HS code 190490?
This is a residual category for prepared cereals (excluding maize) and can be confused with raw cereals (Chapter 10) or more specific prepared cereal codes like 190410 or 190420 if the specific preparation method isn't clear.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 190490?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 190490 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($170M, 9.1% of world exports), Poland ($155M) and the United Kingdom ($137M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 190490?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 190490 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($420M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($195M) and Canada ($96M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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.
How is HS code 190490 structured?
HS code 190490 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 190490?
In Brazil, HS code 190490 is NCM 1904.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.