Food preparations; gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa

HS v2017 Code: 190520

About food preparations; gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa

HS code 190520 covers a diverse range of food preparations, including gingerbread and similar baked goods, with or without the addition of cocoa. This industry plays a significant role in the global food and confectionery market, catering to consumer demand for traditional and specialty baked goods. These products are widely consumed as snacks, desserts, and ingredients in various culinary applications, making them an important part of the broader food and beverage industry.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 190520 typically involves a combination of baking, mixing, and shaping techniques. Manufacturers may use a variety of ingredients, such as flour, sugar, spices, and sometimes cocoa, to create the desired flavor and texture profiles. The dough or batter is then shaped into the desired form, such as gingerbread men or other decorative shapes, and baked at high temperatures to achieve the characteristic crisp or chewy texture.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 190520 include flour, sugar, spices (such as ginger), eggs, and sometimes cocoa powder. Manufacturers may also use leavening agents, such as baking soda or baking powder, to achieve the desired rise and texture. Specialized equipment, such as mixers, ovens, and molds, are also essential for the efficient production of these food preparations.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 190520 are various types of gingerbread, cookies, and other baked goods, which may or may not contain cocoa. These products are often consumed as snacks, desserts, or used as ingredients in other food preparations. The outputs of this industry may be further processed or incorporated into a wide range of 190510 Food preparations; bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa or 180690 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, among other related food codes.

Revisions to 190520

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 190520. The most recent 1 version of this code (190520) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 190520 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for food preparations; gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa

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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/v2017/1905'>1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190520'>190520: Food preparations; gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190510'>190510: Food preparations; crispbread, whether or not containing cocoa</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190531'>190531: Food preparations; sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190532'>190532: Food preparations; waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190540'>190540: Food preparations; rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, whether or not containing cocoa</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190590'>190590: Food preparations; bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products</a>"]

    

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