HS Code 190190
Malt Extract and Flour Food Preparations
HS code 190190 covers food preparations of flour, meal, starch, or malt extract not containing cocoa or containing less than 40% cocoa by weight.
6-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 190190 — Malt Extract and Flour Food Preparations
This is a broad category for food preparations made from flour, milk, or malt extract that do not fit into other specific headers. It frequently includes nutritional supplements, malted milk powders, and liquid food bases.
What's included
- Malt extract
- Malted milk drinks
- Rice paper
- Liquid nutritional supplements
What's excluded
- Beverages with milk and cocoa → use
180690(If cocoa content exceeds 5%, it generally moves to Chapter 18.)
Common examples
- Horlicks Malted Milk Powder
- Liquid malt extract for brewing
- Vietnamese Rice Paper (Banh Trang)
- Ensure Nutritional Shake
Frequently asked questions
What is the cocoa limit for this code?
The preparation must contain less than 40% cocoa (on a fat-free basis) or less than 5% if it is a milk-based liquid.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 6% - 18%
- Documentation: Health certificates are often mandatory for milk-based versions.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Thailand, United Kingdom, Netherlands
- Top importers: USA, Philippines, Vietnam
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Key takeaway
The primary code for malt-based drinks and miscellaneous flour preparations like rice paper.
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