HS Code 190110
Infant and Baby Food Preparations
HS code 190110 covers food preparations for infants or young children formulated from milk, flour, or starch and put up for retail sale in small containers.
6-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 190110 — Infant and Baby Food Preparations
This code covers nutritional food specifically formulated for infants and young children, packaged for retail sale. It includes milk-based formulas, cereal-based mashes, and follow-on milks made from flour, starch, or malt extract.
What's included
- Infant formula
- Baby cereal milk
- Toddler follow-on milk
- Lactose-free baby formula
What's excluded
- Pureed fruit or vegetable baby food → use
210420(Homogenised composite food preparations belong in heading 2104.)
Common examples
- Aptamil Stage 1 Infant Formula
- Gerber Rice Cereal for Babies
- Nestle Nido Toddler Milk
- Enfamil NeuroPro
Frequently asked questions
Is a sanitary permit required?
Yes, nearly all countries require strict sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) certificates and health permits for infant formula.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Requires strict compliance with local labelling laws and often a Certificate of Free Sale.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, New Zealand
- Top importers: China, United States, Saudi Arabia
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Key takeaway
Restricted to grain or milk-based infant nutrition; fruit/veg purees go elsewhere.
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