HS Code for Breakfast cereals

HS code 190430 is designated for prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products, specifically focusing on bulgur wheat in grain form or flakes. This classification is part of Heading 1904, which encompasses a variety of breakfast cereals and similar prepared grains. The classification logic relies on the processing state of the grain; unlike raw grains found in Chapter 10, these products have undergone heat treatment, swelling, or roasting to make them suitable for consumption, often requiring only minimal further preparation. For bulgur wheat under 190430, the grain has been parboiled, dried, and usually cracked. This specific subheading ensures that processed wheat products intended for use as a breakfast cereal or side dish are distinguished from other prepared cereals like corn flakes (190410) or muesli. The essential character of the product is that it is a \"prepared\" food, moving it out of the agricultural raw materials chapters and into the processed food preparations of Chapter 19.

Products Included

• Bulgur wheat in grain form
• Bulgur wheat flakes
• Pre-cooked cracked wheat for breakfast use
• Parboiled wheat preparations

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with HS code 1001, which covers raw wheat. If the wheat has been parboiled or otherwise processed beyond simple milling, it cannot stay in Chapter 10. Additionally, it is sometimes confused with 190410 (swollen or roasted cereals like corn flakes) or 190420 (cereals prepared from unroasted cereal flakes). 190430 is the specific destination for bulgur wheat preparations.

FAQ

What is the HS code for breakfast cereals made of bulgur?

The specific HS code for bulgur wheat preparations, often used as breakfast cereals, is 190430.

Is muesli classified under this code?

No, muesli and similar mixed cereal preparations are typically classified under HS code 190420, as they are generally based on unroasted cereal flakes.