HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 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
HS code 1905.90 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for communion wafers, empty cachets, sealing wafers, rice paper and unleavened bread.
What HS 1905.90 covers
This broad HS code covers a diverse array of bakers' wares not specifically classified elsewhere, including specialized items like communion wafers and empty cachets. It's a significant category in international trade for niche food products, often driven by cultural, religious, or pharmaceutical demands. Importers range from religious organizations and pharmacies to specialty food distributors, while exporters are typically countries with established food processing industries capable of producing these specific items under strict quality controls. Key aspects of trade involve adherence to specific manufacturing standards, often related to hygiene and ingredient purity, and compliance with diverse national regulations for food and pharmaceutical-grade products. The market is less about mass consumption and more about fulfilling specific, often high-value, requirements.
- Covers
- Communion wafers
- Empty cachets
- Sealing wafers
- Rice paper
- Unleavened bread
- Matzo
- Pizza bases (uncooked)
- Taco shells
- Examples
- Hostia (communion wafers)
- Obleas (empty cachets)
- Rice Paper Wrappers (for spring rolls)
- Matzo Crackers
- Mission Taco Shells
Codes often confused with 1905.90
Common mistake. This code is a 'basket' category, so it's often confused with more specific codes like 190531 (sweet biscuits) or 190540 (rusks) if the product has characteristics that fit those descriptions. Care must be taken to ensure the product truly is 'not elsewhere specified' and not a variant of a more defined baked good.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 190590, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 190590 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 Canada $4.2B 11% of world exports
- 2 Germany $4.1B 11% of world exports
- 3 Italy $3.2B 8.4% of world exports
World total: $38.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $7.6B 19% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $3.4B 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $3.0B 7.5% of world imports
World total: $40.4B 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 codes for 1905.90 3
Brazil splits HS 1905.90 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1905.90.10 Tin loaf (sandwich) breadPão de forma
- 1905.90.20 Unsweetened crackers and biscuitsBolachas e biscoitos
- 1905.90.90 Other bread, pastry and bakers' waresOutros
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 1905.90
What is HS code 190590?
HS code 190590 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This broad HS code covers a diverse array of bakers' wares not specifically classified elsewhere, including specialized items like communion wafers and empty cachets. It's a significant category in international trade for niche food products, often driven by cultural, religious, or pharmaceutical demands. Importers range from religious organizations and pharmacies to specialty food distributors, while exporters are typically countries with established food processing industries capable of producing these specific items under strict quality controls. Key aspects of trade involve adherence to specific manufacturing standards, often related to hygiene and ingredient purity, and compliance with diverse national regulations for food and pharmaceutical-grade products. The market is less about mass consumption and more about fulfilling specific, often high-value, requirements.
What products fall under HS code 190590?
Communion wafers, empty cachets, sealing wafers, rice paper, unleavened bread, matzo, pizza bases (uncooked), taco shells
What are common misclassifications for HS code 190590?
This code is a 'basket' category, so it's often confused with more specific codes like 190531 (sweet biscuits) or 190540 (rusks) if the product has characteristics that fit those descriptions. Care must be taken to ensure the product truly is 'not elsewhere specified' and not a variant of a more defined baked good.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 190590?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 190590 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($4.2B, 11% of world exports), Germany ($4.1B) and Italy ($3.2B). World exports came to about $38.5B, 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 190590?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 190590 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($7.6B, 19% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($3.4B) and Germany ($3.0B). World imports came to about $40.4B, 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 190590 structured?
HS code 190590 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 190590?
Brazil splits HS code 190590 into 3 NCM codes: 1905.90.10 (Tin loaf (sandwich) bread), 1905.90.20 (Unsweetened crackers and biscuits), 1905.90.90 (Other bread, pastry and bakers' wares). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.