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

HS code 190120 covers a wide range of food preparations, including mixes and doughs used in the production of various baked goods. This industry plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing the essential ingredients and semi-finished products that enable the manufacturing of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and other bakery items. As consumer demand for convenience and variety in baked goods continues to grow, the importance of this industry in supporting the broader food and beverage sector cannot be overstated.

The production of food preparations under HS code 190120 typically involves a combination of mixing, blending, and processing of various raw materials. Depending on the specific product, this may include the use of flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and other ingredients, which are combined and processed using specialized equipment such as mixers, extruders, and ovens. The resulting mixes and doughs are then packaged and distributed to bakeries, food manufacturers, and other end-users for further processing and transformation into the final baked goods.

The main inputs required for the production of food preparations under HS code 190120 include 100190 Wheat and meslin, 170199 Sucrose, including chemically pure sucrose, in solid form, 040700 Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked, 040110 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, and a variety of other ingredients such as flavourings, preservatives, and emulsifiers. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment for the mixing, blending, and processing of these raw materials.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 190120 are mixes and doughs used in the production of a wide range of baked goods, including 190211 Uncooked pasta, not stuffed or otherwise prepared, containing eggs, 190230 Pasta, cooked or otherwise prepared, 190590 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products, and 190120 Food preparations; mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares.