HS Code 190532
Waffles and Wafers
HS code 190532 includes waffles and wafers, featuring light, crispy baked products often filled with cream or chocolate, such as wafer fingers and ice cream con
6-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 190532 — Waffles and Wafers
This code covers light, crisp, and often patterned baked goods like waffles and wafer sheets. This includes filled wafers (like chocolate-cream layers) and ice cream cones.
What's included
- Ice cream cones
- Cream-filled wafers
- Toaster waffles
- Stroopwafels
What's excluded
- Pancakes → use
190590(Soft pancakes and crepes are usually classified under the general 'Other' bakery heading.)
Common examples
- KitKat (classified as wafer in many regions)
- Loacker Wafer Cookies
- Dutch Stroopwafels
- Rolled wafer sticks
Frequently asked questions
What code do ice cream cones use?
Ice cream cones are almost always classified as wafers under 190532.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Verify if the chocolate coating exceeds 50% by weight, as this can sometimes trigger a move to Chapter 18.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Italy, Netherlands, Austria
- Top importers: United States, Germany, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Covers crispy, aerated biscuits and traditional waffles, including those with fillings.
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