Food preparations; cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared

HS v2017 Code: 190490

About food preparations; cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared

HS code 190490 covers a diverse range of food preparations made from cereal or cereal products, excluding maize. These products play a crucial role in the global food industry, providing convenient and versatile options for consumers and businesses alike. As a key component of many staple diets, the products under this code contribute significantly to food security and nutrition worldwide.

Production process

The production of food preparations under HS code 190490 typically involves a combination of milling, cooking, and processing techniques. Grains are first milled or ground into flour, which is then mixed with other ingredients such as water, fats, and flavorings. The mixture is then cooked, extruded, or otherwise processed to create the desired texture and form, such as flakes, puffed grains, or ready-to-eat cereals.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 190490 products include various types of cereal grains (excluding maize), such as wheat, rice, barley, and oats. Additionally, manufacturers may use a range of other ingredients, such as sugars, fats, vitamins, and minerals, to enhance the nutritional profile and flavor of the final products. Specialized machinery, such as mills, extruders, and packaging equipment, are also essential for the efficient production of these food preparations.

Production outputs

The products covered under HS code 190490 are primarily consumed as breakfast cereals, snack foods, and ingredients in a wide range of other food preparations. These products may be further processed or incorporated into 190410 Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products, 190420 Prepared foods obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals, or 190430 Bulgur wheat.

Revisions to 190490

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 190490. The most recent 1 version of this code (190490) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 190490 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for food preparations; cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/19'>19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1904'>1904: Prepared 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.</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190490'>190490: Food preparations; cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190410'>190410: Food preparations; obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190420'>190420: Food preparations; obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190430'>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</a>"]

    

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