HS Code Subheading

Food preparations; sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa

1905.31 Subheading
Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

About HS Code 190531

This HS code covers sweet biscuits, a vast and globally popular category of baked goods, whether or not containing cocoa. This includes an immense variety of cookies, shortbreads, digestives, and other sweet, dry baked products. The international trade in sweet biscuits is enormous, driven by consumer demand for convenient snacks, desserts, and treats. Major confectionery companies are key players, exporting their brands worldwide. Importers include virtually every country, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. Innovation often focuses on new flavors, textures, and dietary considerations like gluten-free or reduced-sugar options, making it a highly dynamic market segment.

Products Under This Code

Chocolate chip cookies, shortbread biscuits, digestive biscuits, oatmeal cookies, sandwich cookies, butter cookies, cream-filled biscuits

Real World Examples

Oreo, McVitie's Digestives, Walkers Shortbread, Chips Ahoy!, Keebler Fudge Stripes

Common Misclassification

This is a very broad category and can be confused with gingerbread (190520) if spiced, or waffles/wafers (190532) if thin and crispy, or even certain types of bread (190590) if more cake-like.

Products Classified Under 1905.31

Sweet biscuitsCookies

Related Codes

1905.10 Food preparations; crispbread, whether or not containing cocoa 1905.20 Food preparations; gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa 1905.32 Food preparations; waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa 1905.40 Food preparations; rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, whether or not containing cocoa 1905.90 Food preparations; bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products

Industry

This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.

Trade Overview

The UK and Germany are major exporters, while the USA and France are significant importers of sweet biscuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 190531?

HS code 190531 covers: Food preparations; sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa. This HS code covers sweet biscuits, a vast and globally popular category of baked goods, whether or not containing cocoa. This includes an immense variety of cookies, shortbreads, digestives, and other sweet, dry baked products. The international trade in sweet biscuits is enormous, driven by consumer demand for convenient snacks, desserts, and treats. Major confectionery companies are key players, exporting their brands worldwide. Importers include virtually every country, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. Innovation often focuses on new flavors, textures, and dietary considerations like gluten-free or reduced-sugar options, making it a highly dynamic market segment.

What products fall under HS code 190531?

Chocolate chip cookies, shortbread biscuits, digestive biscuits, oatmeal cookies, sandwich cookies, butter cookies, cream-filled biscuits

What are common misclassifications for HS code 190531?

This is a very broad category and can be confused with gingerbread (190520) if spiced, or waffles/wafers (190532) if thin and crispy, or even certain types of bread (190590) if more cake-like.

How is HS code 190531 structured?

HS code 190531 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 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.