Product classification
HS code for Granola: 1904.20
Food preparations, obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals.
Classification of granola under HS 1904.20
Granola is classified under HS code 1904.20, which covers food preparations obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals. This classification is part of Chapter 19, which deals with preparations of cereals, flour, starch, or milk. Granola typically consists of rolled oats, nuts, honey, or other sweeteners, and sometimes dried fruit, which are baked until crisp. Because it is a mixture of processed cereal flakes, it fits the criteria for 1904.20. The classification depends on the primary ingredient being cereal and the method of preparation involving the mixing of flakes. Unlike simple breakfast cereals that are puffed or roasted in a single process, granola is a composite preparation. Customs authorities look for the presence of unroasted flakes or the specific mixture of flakes to justify this code. It is important to note that the addition of sugar or fats does not move it out of this category unless the product becomes a confectionery item.
- Covers
- Toasted oat granola mixtures
- Granola with dried fruit and nuts
- Unroasted cereal flake mixtures for breakfast
- Honey-sweetened granola clusters
- Organic granola preparations
- Granola containing puffed rice and rolled oats
- Also under 1904.20
- Alpen Muesli
- Bob's Red Mill Muesli
- Dorset Cereals Muesli
- Kellogg's Muesli
Codes often confused with 1904.20
Common mistake. Granola is often confused with HS code 1904.10, which is reserved for prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, such as cornflakes or puffed rice. The key difference is that 1904.10 is for cereals that are primarily puffed or roasted, whereas 1904.20 is for mixtures containing unroasted flakes. Additionally, granola bars are sometimes misclassified here, but they often fall under 1904.90 if they are in a specific shape or 1704 if they are primarily sugar-based confectionery.
Top exporters and importers of HS 190420 (the code used for granola), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 190420 (the code used for granola) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 8.5% 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 190420, not only granola.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $274M 26% of world exports
- 2 Spain $88M 8.2% of world exports
- 3 Canada $60M 5.6% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $103M 8.5% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $101M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 Germany $96M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 code for granola
Brazil classifies granola under NCM 1904.20.00: HS 1904.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about granola
What is the HS code for Granola?
The HS code for Granola is 190420 (Food preparations; obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals). The HS code for granola, as a preparation of cereal flakes, is 1904.20.
How do I classify Granola for customs?
Granola is classified under HS code 190420 — Food preparations; obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is muesli classified under the same HS code?
Yes, muesli is typically classified under HS code 1904.20 as well, as it consists of unroasted cereal flakes mixed with other ingredients like nuts and dried fruits.
Which countries are the top exporters of granola (HS 190420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 190420 (the code used for granola) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($274M, 26% of world exports), Spain ($88M) and Canada ($60M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 granola (HS 190420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 190420 (the code used for granola) in UN Comtrade data were France ($103M, 8.5% of world imports), the Netherlands ($101M) and Germany ($96M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Granola the same in all countries?
The base HS code 190420 for Granola 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 granola in Brazil?
In Brazil, granola (HS 190420) is classified under NCM 1904.20.00.