Food preparations; rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, whether or not containing cocoa

HS v2017 Code: 190540

About food preparations; rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, whether or not containing cocoa

HS code 190540 covers a diverse range of food preparations, including rusks, toasted bread, and other similar toasted products. These items are widely consumed globally and play a significant role in the broader food and beverage industry. They are often used as snacks, breakfast items, or as ingredients in various culinary applications. The production and trade of these products are important economic activities, contributing to both domestic and international food supply chains.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 190540 typically involves a multi-step process. The key steps include mixing and kneading the dough, proofing, shaping, and then baking or toasting the products. Specialized equipment such as mixers, ovens, and slicers are commonly used in the manufacturing process. The specific techniques may vary depending on the type of product being produced, but the overall goal is to create a crisp, flavorful, and shelf-stable food item.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 190540 items include various types of flour (such as wheat, rye, or barley), water, yeast, and other ingredients like salt, sugar, and sometimes cocoa powder. Depending on the specific product, additional ingredients like nuts, seeds, or dried fruits may also be used. The production process also requires access to reliable energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, to power the necessary equipment.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 190540 are rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted food products. These items are often consumed as standalone snacks or used as ingredients in other food preparations. Some of the related HS codes that may consume the output of HS code 190540 include 190510 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, 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, and 210610 Protein concentrates and textured protein substances.

Revisions to 190540

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 190540. The most recent 1 version of this code (190540) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 190540 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for food preparations; rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, 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/v2017/190540'>190540: Food preparations; rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, 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/v2017/190520'>190520: Food preparations; gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190531'>190531: Food preparations; sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/190532'>190532: Food preparations; waffles and wafers, 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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