About HS Code 190520
This category encompasses gingerbread and similar spiced baked goods, whether or not containing cocoa. These products hold significant cultural and seasonal importance, particularly during holidays in many parts of the world. Their trade sees peaks around festive seasons, with major exporters often being countries with strong baking traditions. Importers include supermarkets, specialty food stores, and gift retailers. The variety ranges from soft gingerbread cakes to crisp ginger snaps and elaborate gingerbread houses. The distinct spice profile, typically ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, is the defining characteristic for this classification, setting it apart from other sweet baked goods.
Products Under This Code
Gingerbread cookies, gingerbread houses, gingerbread loaf, ginger snaps, speculoos biscuits, Lebkuchen, ginger thins
Real World Examples
Pepperidge Farm Gingerbread Men, Bahlsen Contessa Lebkuchen, Lotus Biscoff (speculoos), McVitie's Ginger Nuts
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with other sweet biscuits (190531) or cakes (190590) if the specific 'gingerbread and the like' spiced nature isn't clearly identified. The presence of ginger is key.
Products Classified Under 1905.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Germany and the Netherlands are leading exporters, with the USA and UK being major importers, especially during holiday seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 190520?
HS code 190520 covers: Food preparations; gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa. This category encompasses gingerbread and similar spiced baked goods, whether or not containing cocoa. These products hold significant cultural and seasonal importance, particularly during holidays in many parts of the world. Their trade sees peaks around festive seasons, with major exporters often being countries with strong baking traditions. Importers include supermarkets, specialty food stores, and gift retailers. The variety ranges from soft gingerbread cakes to crisp ginger snaps and elaborate gingerbread houses. The distinct spice profile, typically ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, is the defining characteristic for this classification, setting it apart from other sweet baked goods.
What products fall under HS code 190520?
Gingerbread cookies, gingerbread houses, gingerbread loaf, ginger snaps, speculoos biscuits, Lebkuchen, ginger thins
What are common misclassifications for HS code 190520?
Can be confused with other sweet biscuits (190531) or cakes (190590) if the specific 'gingerbread and the like' spiced nature isn't clearly identified. The presence of ginger is key.
How is HS code 190520 structured?
HS code 190520 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (19) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.