Product classification

HS code for Baking mixes: 1901.20

Food preparations, mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares.

Classification of baking mixes under HS 1901.20

Baking mixes are classified under HS code 190120 because they are specifically defined as "mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares." This code is intended for pre-prepared food preparations that require further processing (typically adding liquid and baking) to become finished baked goods. The key characteristic is that these are not finished products but intermediate preparations designed for baking. They typically contain a blend of flour, leavening agents, sugar, and other dry ingredients. This classification ensures that convenience products intended for home or commercial baking are accurately categorized based on their intended use and composition as a "mix" or "dough," distinguishing them from both raw ingredients and final products.

Covers
  • Cake mixes (e.g., chocolate cake mix, vanilla cake mix)
  • Pancake and waffle mixes
  • Bread mixes (e.g., whole wheat bread mix, sourdough mix)
  • Muffin mixes
  • Biscuit mixes
  • Pizza dough mixes
  • Pastry dough preparations (e.g., puff pastry dough, shortcrust pastry dough)
Also under 1901.20
  • Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix
  • Pillsbury Best Bread Flour Blend
  • Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix
  • Duncan Hines Brownie Mix
  • Rhodes Bake-N-Serv Dinner Rolls

Codes often confused with 1901.20

Common mistake. 110100: "Wheat flour or meslin flour." This code is for basic flours. Baking mixes, while containing flour, are distinct because they are preparations with added ingredients (leavening, sugar, flavorings) that make them ready for baking with minimal additions. Misclassifying a baking mix as simple flour is a common error.190590: "Bakers' wares n.e.c." This code is for finished bakery products. Baking mixes are preparations for these products, not the final baked goods themselves. Confusing a mix with the end product is a frequent misclassification.210690: "Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included." While baking mixes are food preparations, 190120 is a much more specific and appropriate code. 210690 should only be used if no other specific code applies.

1101.00Wheat or meslin flour1905.90Food 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 products2106.90Food preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10

Top exporters and importers of HS 190120 (the code used for baking mixes), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 190120 (the code used for baking mixes) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 10% 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 190120, not only baking mixes.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 France $1.6B
  2. 2 Germany $689M
  3. 3 United States $618M

World total: $6.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $636M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $547M
  3. 3 United States $541M

World total: $6.2B 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 baking mixes

Brazil splits HS 1901.20 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 1901.20.10Frozen bread dough without whole grains or seeds
  • 1901.20.20Frozen bread dough with whole grains or seeds
  • 1901.20.90Other mixes and doughs for bakers' wares

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about baking mixes

What is the HS code for Baking mixes?

The HS code for Baking mixes is 190120 (Food preparations; mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares). The HS code for baking mixes is 190120. This code specifically covers mixes and doughs prepared for the subsequent baking of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and other bakers' wares, serving as an intermediate product category.

How do I classify Baking mixes for customs?

Baking mixes is classified under HS code 190120 — Food preparations; mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What distinguishes baking mixes from finished bakery products for HS classification?

The primary distinction is their state of preparation. Baking mixes (190120) are intermediate products requiring further processing (e.g., adding liquid, baking) to become edible. Finished bakery products (e.g., under 190590) are ready for consumption without further significant preparation.

Which countries are the top exporters of baking mixes (HS 190120)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 190120 (the code used for baking mixes) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.6B, 24% of world exports), Germany ($689M) and the United States ($618M). World exports came to about $6.5B, 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 baking mixes (HS 190120)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 190120 (the code used for baking mixes) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($636M, 10% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($547M) and the United States ($541M). World imports came to about $6.2B, 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 Baking mixes the same in all countries?

The base HS code 190120 for Baking mixes 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 baking mixes in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 190120 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for baking mixes depends on the product's details: 1901.20.10 (Frozen bread dough without whole grains or seeds), 1901.20.20 (Frozen bread dough with whole grains or seeds), 1901.20.90 (Other mixes and doughs for bakers' wares).