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

HS v2022 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 integral part of the broader food and beverage industry.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 190520 typically involves a multi-step process. Key steps include mixing and blending dry ingredients such as flour, sugar, spices, and leavening agents, followed by the incorporation of wet ingredients like eggs, milk, and oils. The dough or batter is then shaped, proofed, and baked at controlled temperatures to achieve the desired texture and flavor profile. Specialized equipment like mixers, ovens, and packaging machinery are often utilized to ensure consistent quality and efficient production.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 190520 include various types of flour (e.g., wheat, rye, or spelt), sugar, eggs, milk, oils, and a range of spices and flavorings such as ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa. Specialized equipment like industrial mixers, ovens, and packaging machinery are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to oversee the production, quality control, and packaging of these food preparations.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 190520 are gingerbread, lebkuchen, and other similar baked goods, which may or may not contain cocoa. These products are often consumed as snacks, desserts, or used as ingredients in a variety of culinary applications. The outputs of this industry may be further processed or incorporated into other food products, such as 190190 Food preparations; n.e.c. in heading no. 1901, 190410 (Food preparations; prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, corn flakes)) or 210690 Food preparations; n.e.c..

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 190520.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/19'>19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1905'>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/v2022/190520'>190520: Food preparations; gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/190510'>190510: Food preparations; crispbread, whether or not containing cocoa</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/190531'>190531: Food preparations; sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/190532'>190532: Food preparations; waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/190540'>190540: Food preparations; rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, whether or not containing cocoa</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/190590'>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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