HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1905.32 – Food preparations; waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa
HS code 1905.32 is the 6-digit subheading for food preparations, waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa. It is used for ice cream cones, wafer biscuits (thin, crispy), stroopwafels, filled wafers and chocolate-coated wafers.
What HS 1905.32 covers
This category specifically covers waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa, known for their distinct light, crispy, or patterned textures. These products are widely traded globally, serving as popular snacks, dessert components, and ice cream accompaniments. The trade involves a range of items from thin, flat wafers to filled wafer biscuits and classic waffle cookies. Major exporters are often countries with advanced confectionery industries, while importers include supermarkets, convenience stores, and food service providers. The versatility of waffles and wafers, from simple snacks to elaborate dessert ingredients, ensures their consistent demand in international markets.
- Covers
- Ice cream cones
- Wafer biscuits (thin, crispy)
- Stroopwafels
- Filled wafers
- Chocolate-coated wafers
- Waffle cookies
- Wafer rolls
- Examples
- Loacker Wafers
- Stroopwafels (various brands)
- Keebler Sugar Cones
- Kit Kat (wafer component)
- Hanuta
Codes often confused with 1905.32
Common mistake. Can be confused with other sweet biscuits (190531) if not clearly identifiable as a waffle or wafer due to its characteristic texture or form, such as a distinct grid pattern or very thin, layered structure.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 190532, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 190532 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 Poland $1.3B 17% of world exports
- 2 Italy $930M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $748M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $7.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.0B 13% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $680M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $608M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $8.0B 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 1905.32
Brazil does not split HS 1905.32: its NCM code is 1905.32.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 19.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1905.32
What is HS code 190532?
HS code 190532 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Food preparations; waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa. This category specifically covers waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa, known for their distinct light, crispy, or patterned textures. These products are widely traded globally, serving as popular snacks, dessert components, and ice cream accompaniments. The trade involves a range of items from thin, flat wafers to filled wafer biscuits and classic waffle cookies. Major exporters are often countries with advanced confectionery industries, while importers include supermarkets, convenience stores, and food service providers. The versatility of waffles and wafers, from simple snacks to elaborate dessert ingredients, ensures their consistent demand in international markets.
What products fall under HS code 190532?
Ice cream cones, wafer biscuits (thin, crispy), stroopwafels, filled wafers, chocolate-coated wafers, waffle cookies, wafer rolls
What are common misclassifications for HS code 190532?
Can be confused with other sweet biscuits (190531) if not clearly identifiable as a waffle or wafer due to its characteristic texture or form, such as a distinct grid pattern or very thin, layered structure.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 190532?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 190532 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($1.3B, 17% of world exports), Italy ($930M) and Germany ($748M). World exports came to about $7.9B, 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 190532?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 190532 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.0B, 13% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($680M) and Germany ($608M). World imports came to about $8.0B, 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 190532 structured?
HS code 190532 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 190532?
In Brazil, HS code 190532 is NCM 1905.32.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.