HS Code 190520
Gingerbread and Honey Cakes
HS code 190520 designates gingerbread and similar spiced sweet bakery products, including honey cakes, whether or not they contain cocoa.
6-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 190520 — Gingerbread and Honey Cakes
This code covers gingerbread and similar sweet baked goods, often characterised by the use of honey or molasses and spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. It includes soft honey cakes.
What's included
- Gingerbread men
- Lebkuchen
- Honey cakes
- Pain d'épices
What's excluded
- Ginger biscuits (snaps) → use
190531(Hard ginger biscuits are classified as sweet biscuits rather than gingerbread.)
Common examples
- German Nuremberg Lebkuchen
- French spice bread (Pain d'épices)
- Soft gingerbread cookies
- Russian honey cakes (Medovik)
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover gingerbread houses?
Yes, gingerbread house kits are generally classified here as the primary component is the gingerbread.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Seasonal spikes in volume occur around October-December.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, Poland, Netherlands
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, France
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Key takeaway
Applies to soft, spiced, honey-based or ginger-based cakes and cookies.
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