Food preparations; waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa

HS v2022 Code: 190532

About food preparations; waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa

HS code 190532 covers a diverse range of food preparations, including waffles and wafers, with or without cocoa content. This industry plays a vital role in the global food and beverage sector, catering to consumer demand for convenient, indulgent snacks and desserts. As a versatile product category, waffles and wafers find applications across various food processing industries, contributing to the overall growth and dynamism of the international trade landscape.

Production process

The production of waffles and wafers typically involves a multi-step process. Key steps include mixing the dry ingredients (such as flour, sugar, and cocoa powder, if applicable), combining with wet ingredients (like eggs, milk, and oil), and then cooking the batter in specialized waffle or wafer irons. Precise temperature control, baking time, and the use of specialized equipment are crucial to achieving the desired texture, shape, and consistency of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of waffles and wafers under HS code 190532 include flour (often wheat-based), sugar, eggs, milk or dairy products, vegetable oils, and various flavorings and additives, such as cocoa powder, vanilla extract, or fruit purees. Specialized equipment, such as waffle irons and wafer molds, as well as packaging materials, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 190532 are waffles and wafers, which can be consumed as standalone snacks, incorporated into desserts, or used as ingredients in other food preparations. These products may be further processed or packaged for retail sale or for use as inputs by 190190 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, 180690 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, or 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.

Revisions to 190532

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 190532. The most recent 1 version of this code (190532) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 190532.

Family tree for food preparations; waffles and wafers, 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/v2022/190532'>190532: Food preparations; waffles and wafers, 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/v2022/190520'>190520: Food preparations; gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/190531'>190531: Food preparations; sweet biscuits, 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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