Product classification
HS code for Baby cereal: 1901.10
Food preparations, of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Classification of baby cereal under HS 1901.10
Baby cereal is classified under HS code 1901.10 as a food preparation of flour, meal, starch, or malt extract, specifically formulated for infants or young children and put up for retail sale. This classification is guided by Chapter 19 Note 3 and the specific wording of heading 1901. The code 1901.10 is a specialized category that takes precedence over more general headings when the product is clearly intended for infant nutrition. To qualify for this code, the product must be packaged for retail sale, meaning it is ready for the end consumer without further bulk processing. The nutritional profile, which often includes fortification with vitamins and minerals, and the marketing as "infant food" are key factors in this classification. This code covers preparations based on cereals that are intended to be mixed with water, milk, or other liquids for consumption by infants.
- Covers
- Rice-based infant cereal
- Oatmeal baby cereal
- Mixed grain porridge for infants
- Wheat-based baby cereal with added milk powder
- Fortified cereal-based weaning foods
- Also under 1901.10
- Similac Advance Infant Formula
- Enfamil NeuroPro
- Gerber Organic Oatmeal Cereal
- Hipp Organic Baby Food
- Aptamil Follow-On Milk
Codes often confused with 1901.10
Common mistake. Baby cereal is often misclassified under heading 1904, which covers prepared breakfast cereals (like cornflakes). However, 1904 specifically excludes preparations for infants put up for retail sale, which must remain in 1901.10. Another common error is using 2106.90 (food preparations not elsewhere specified), but since 1901.10 is more specific to infant nutrition based on flour or starch, it must be used according to GRI 3(a). If the product is 100% pure flour without any additives or fortification, it might fall under Chapter 11, but most commercial baby cereals contain additives that necessitate heading 1901.
Top exporters and importers of HS 190110 (the code used for baby cereal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 190110 (the code used for baby cereal) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 190110, not only baby cereal.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $2.6B 24% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.4B 13% of world exports
- 3 New Zealand $1.2B 12% of world exports
World total: $10.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $4.6B 38% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $723M 6.0% of world imports
- 3 United States $362M 3.0% of world imports
World total: $12.0B 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 codes for baby cereal
Brazil splits HS 1901.10 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1901.10.10Modified milk for infants or young children
- 1901.10.20Milk cereal flour for infants or young children
- 1901.10.30Flour or starch food for infants or young children
- 1901.10.90Other food for infants or young children
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about baby cereal
What is the HS code for Baby cereal?
The HS code for Baby cereal is 190110 (Food preparations; of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale). The HS code for baby cereal put up for retail sale is 1901.10.
How do I classify Baby cereal for customs?
Baby cereal is classified under HS code 190110 — Food preparations; of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is infant formula classified under the same code?
Yes, infant formula (milk-based or soy-based) is also classified under HS code 1901.10 as a food preparation for infants.
Which countries are the top exporters of baby cereal (HS 190110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 190110 (the code used for baby cereal) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($2.6B, 24% of world exports), Germany ($1.4B) and New Zealand ($1.2B). World exports came to about $10.8B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of baby cereal (HS 190110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 190110 (the code used for baby cereal) in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.6B, 38% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($723M) and the United States ($362M). World imports came to about $12.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Baby cereal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 190110 for Baby cereal is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for baby cereal in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 190110 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for baby cereal depends on the product's details: 1901.10.10 (Modified milk for infants or young children), 1901.10.20 (Milk cereal flour for infants or young children), 1901.10.30 (Flour or starch food for infants or young children), 1901.10.90 (Other food for infants or young children).