Product classification

HS code for Corn flakes: 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 corn flakes under HS 1904.30

Corn flakes and similar cereal products are classified under HS code 190430, which covers prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals. The classification logic for this heading is based on the specific heat-treatment process that transforms raw grains into a ready-to-eat state. Corn flakes are produced by cooking maize grits under pressure, flattening them into flakes, and then toasting them in high-temperature ovens. This roasting process is the defining characteristic that moves the product from Chapter 11 (milled products) to Chapter 19 (preparations of cereals). While 190410 is often used for general puffed cereals, the specific description for 190430 includes bulgur wheat and other worked grains that have been prepared through similar swelling or roasting methods. This code ensures that value-added breakfast cereals are distinguished from raw agricultural commodities, reflecting the industrial processing and nutritional fortification often associated with these consumer goods.

Covers
  • Toasted corn flakes
  • Puffed corn cereal products
  • Bulgur wheat in grain or flake form
  • Roasted cereal preparations
  • Pre-cooked cereal flakes for breakfast
Also under 1904.30
  • Duru Bulgur
  • Near East Bulgur
  • Bob's Red Mill Bulgur
  • Sunnyland Bulgur

Codes often confused with 1904.30

Common mistake. Corn flakes are frequently confused with HS code 1005, which is for raw maize (corn). However, once the corn is cooked and toasted, it must move to Chapter 19. Another common error is misclassifying them under 1104, which covers cereal grains that are worked (e.g., rolled or flaked) but not yet roasted or puffed. If the product contains a high percentage of chocolate or cocoa, it might be classified under 1806 instead of 1904.

10.05Maize (corn)11.04Cereal grains otherwise worked (e.g. hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled) except rice of heading no. 1006; germ of cereals whole, rolled, flaked or ground18.06Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa19.04Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (not flour and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, n.e.c.

Top exporters and importers of HS 190430 (the code used for corn flakes), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 190430 (the code used for corn flakes) 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 corn flakes.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Türkiye $130M
  2. 2 United States $7.5M
  3. 3 Germany $6.8M

World total: $172M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $38M
  2. 2 Syria* ~$16M
  3. 3 Iraq* ~$14M

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 corn flakes

Brazil classifies corn flakes 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 corn flakes

What is the HS code for Corn flakes?

The HS code for Corn flakes 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). The HS code for corn flakes, as a prepared food obtained by roasting, is 190430 (or 190410 depending on specific regional tariff schedules).

How do I classify Corn flakes for customs?

Corn flakes 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.

Does this code include sugar-coated corn flakes?

Yes, corn flakes that are sugar-coated or flavored remain under this heading as long as the cereal component provides the essential character.

Which countries are the top exporters of corn flakes (HS 190430)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 190430 (the code used for corn flakes) 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 corn flakes (HS 190430)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 190430 (the code used for corn flakes) 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 Corn flakes the same in all countries?

The base HS code 190430 for Corn flakes 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 corn flakes in Brazil?

In Brazil, corn flakes (HS 190430) is classified under NCM 1904.30.00.