Product classification
HS code for Breakfast cereals: 1904.30
Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes), cereals, not maize (corn), in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains, from bulgur wheat.
Classification of breakfast cereals under HS 1904.30
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.
- Covers
- Bulgur wheat in grain form
- Bulgur wheat flakes
- Pre-cooked cracked wheat for breakfast use
- Parboiled wheat preparations
- Also under 1904.30
- Duru Bulgur
- Near East Bulgur
- Bob's Red Mill Bulgur
- Sunnyland Bulgur
Codes often confused with 1904.30
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 190430 (the code used for breakfast cereals), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 190430 (the code used for breakfast cereals) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 76% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% 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 190430, not only breakfast cereals.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Türkiye $130M 76% of world exports
- 2 United States $7.5M 4.3% of world exports
- 3 Germany $6.8M 4.0% of world exports
World total: $172M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $38M 20% of world imports
- 2 Syria* ~$16M 8.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Iraq* ~$14M 7.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $192M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 breakfast cereals
Brazil classifies breakfast cereals under NCM 1904.30.00: HS 1904.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about breakfast cereals
What is the HS code for Breakfast cereals?
The HS code for Breakfast cereals is 190430 (Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals, not maize (corn), in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains, from bulgur wheat).
How do I classify Breakfast cereals for customs?
Breakfast cereals is classified under HS code 190430 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals, not maize (corn), in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains, from bulgur wheat. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of breakfast cereals (HS 190430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 190430 (the code used for breakfast cereals) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($130M, 76% of world exports), the United States ($7.5M) and Germany ($6.8M). World exports came to about $172M, 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 breakfast cereals (HS 190430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 190430 (the code used for breakfast cereals) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($38M, 20% of world imports), Syria (about $16M) and Iraq (about $14M). World imports came to about $192M, 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 Breakfast cereals the same in all countries?
The base HS code 190430 for Breakfast cereals 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 breakfast cereals in Brazil?
In Brazil, breakfast cereals (HS 190430) is classified under NCM 1904.30.00.