Chapter 19 covers preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products. Specifically includes malt extract, starch products, pasta, couscous, baked pastry, etc. This chapter does not include cereals, vegetables, fruits, etc. sold directly, nor does it include meat or fish products. Infant food, if based on cereals or milk, is generally classified in this chapter. Heading 1901 covers food preparations of cereals, flour, starch or malt extract, and dairy products. Includes malt extract, milk powder, condensed milk, infant formula, etc. However, note that infant food of 1901 generally refers to nutritional food put up for retail sale, based on cereals or milk, rather than pure dairy products. First 2 digits 19: Chapter 19, preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products. Digits 3-4 01: Heading 1901, malt extract; food preparations of cereals, flour, starch or malt extract; food preparations of milk. Digits 5-6 10: Subheading 190110, food preparations put up for retail sale for infants or young children. This subheading specifically targets food put up for retail sale for infants or young children, emphasizing two conditions: for infants or young children and put up for retail sale. This product is infant food, usually based on cereals or milk, put up for retail sale, for infants or young children. Therefore it is classified under 190110, not other subheadings of 1901 (such as 190120, 190190). It is also not classified in Chapter 4 dairy, because it is processed and based on cereals or milk, meeting the description of 1901.
Chapter
Chapter 19 covers preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products. Specifically includes malt extract, starch products, pasta, couscous, baked pastry, etc. This chapter does not include cereals, vegetables, fruits, etc. sold directly, nor does it include meat or fish products. Infant food, if based on cereals or milk, is generally classified in this chapter.
Heading
Heading 1901 covers food preparations of cereals, flour, starch or malt extract, and dairy products. Includes malt extract, milk powder, condensed milk, infant formula, etc. However, note that infant food of 1901 generally refers to nutritional food put up for retail sale, based on cereals or milk, rather than pure dairy products.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 19: Chapter 19, preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products. Digits 3-4 01: Heading 1901, malt extract; food preparations of cereals, flour, starch or malt extract; food preparations of milk. Digits 5-6 10: Subheading 190110, food preparations put up for retail sale for infants or young children. This subheading specifically targets food put up for retail sale for infants or young children, emphasizing two conditions: for infants or young children and put up for retail sale.
Classification Basis
This product is infant food, usually based on cereals or milk, put up for retail sale, for infants or young children. Therefore it is classified under 190110, not other subheadings of 1901 (such as 190120, 190190). It is also not classified in Chapter 4 dairy, because it is processed and based on cereals or milk, meeting the description of 1901.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared product, such as infant formula milk powder, infant rice cereal, etc. Should accurately reflect the product attributes. Ingredient content: List main ingredients and percentages, such as milk solids, cereals, sugar, vitamins, etc. Must be consistent with the label. Packaging specifications: State the specifications of retail packaging, such as net weight per can, quantity per carton, etc. Must be retail packaging. Brand: Declare the product brand; if unbranded, indicate so. Does brand affect price and classification? Applicable age: State the specific age range for infants or young children, such as 0-6 months, 6-12 months, etc. Production date: Declare the production date in year-month-day format. Used for shelf life and supervision. Shelf life: Declare the shelf life, such as 18 months. Must be consistent with the label. Product name: Infant formula milk powder; Ingredient content: milk solids 40%, whey powder 30%, vegetable oil 15%, lactose 10%, vitamins and minerals 5%; Packaging specifications: 800g/can, 12 cans/carton; Brand: XX; Applicable age: 0-6 months; Production date: 2025-01-01; Shelf life: 24 months. Failure to clearly declare it is for infants or young children, leading to classification under other food categories. Packaging specifications declared as non-retail packaging, not meeting the requirements of 190110. Milk solids proportion in ingredient content is too low, possibly classified under other subheadings of 1901.
Product name
The specific name of the declared product, such as infant formula milk powder, infant rice cereal, etc. Should accurately reflect the product attributes.
⚠️ Declared generically as 'infant food' without specifying the type.
Ingredient content
List main ingredients and percentages, such as milk solids, cereals, sugar, vitamins, etc. Must be consistent with the label.
⚠️ Incomplete ingredient declaration or inaccurate percentages.
Packaging specifications
State the specifications of retail packaging, such as net weight per can, quantity per carton, etc. Must be retail packaging.
⚠️ Declared as industrial packaging, leading to classification errors.
Brand
Declare the product brand; if unbranded, indicate so. Does brand affect price and classification?
⚠️ Incorrect or missing brand declaration.
Applicable age
State the specific age range for infants or young children, such as 0-6 months, 6-12 months, etc.
⚠️ Applicable age not stated, unable to prove it is for infants or young children.
Production date
Declare the production date in year-month-day format. Used for shelf life and supervision.
⚠️ Incorrect date format or inconsistent with the label.
Shelf life
Declare the shelf life, such as 18 months. Must be consistent with the label.
Failure to clearly declare it is for infants or young children, leading to classification under other food categories.
Packaging specifications declared as non-retail packaging, not meeting the requirements of 190110.
Milk solids proportion in ingredient content is too low, possibly classified under other subheadings of 1901.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1. Whether the product is for infants or young children; 2. Whether it is put up for retail sale; 3. Whether it is based on cereals, flour, starch or milk. Also refer to the Import and Export Tariff and notes to ensure compliance with the description of 190110. If it is homogenized composite food, it may also be classified under 2104, but infant food is preferentially classified under 190110. 190120 Other food preparations of cereals, etc.: 190120 is other food preparations of cereals, flour, etc., not for infants or young children. 190110 is exclusively for infants or young children and put up for retail sale. 190190 Other food of heading 1901: 190190 is other food of 1901 not elsewhere specified, may be based on milk but not for infants or young children. 190110 has a clear infant or young children use. 040210 Skimmed milk powder: 040210 is dairy, without added cereals, etc., and not for infants or young children. 190110 is a mixed food for infants or young children. 210420 Homogenized composite food: 210420 is homogenized composite food, may be for infants or young children, but if it meets the description of 190110, it is preferentially classified under 190110. Is it for infants or young children? Is it put up for retail sale? Is it based on cereals or milk? Do the ingredients meet the description of 1901? Does it conflict with other codes?
Basis
Core classification basis: 1. Whether the product is for infants or young children; 2. Whether it is put up for retail sale; 3. Whether it is based on cereals, flour, starch or milk. Also refer to the Import and Export Tariff and notes to ensure compliance with the description of 190110. If it is homogenized composite food, it may also be classified under 2104, but infant food is preferentially classified under 190110.
Confused Codes：
190120 - Other food preparations of cereals, etc.
190120 is other food preparations of cereals, flour, etc., not for infants or young children. 190110 is exclusively for infants or young children and put up for retail sale.
190190 - Other food of heading 1901
190190 is other food of 1901 not elsewhere specified, may be based on milk but not for infants or young children. 190110 has a clear infant or young children use.
040210 - Skimmed milk powder
040210 is dairy, without added cereals, etc., and not for infants or young children. 190110 is a mixed food for infants or young children.
210420 - Homogenized composite food
210420 is homogenized composite food, may be for infants or young children, but if it meets the description of 190110, it is preferentially classified under 190110.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it for infants or young children?
✓ Is it put up for retail sale?
✓ Is it based on cereals or milk?
✓ Do the ingredients meet the description of 1901?
✓ Does it conflict with other codes?
❓ FAQ
How to inquire about the tariff rate of 190110? You can inquire through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or the Import and Export Tariff. Tariff rates change according to national policies, free trade agreements, etc. It is recommended to refer to the latest published version. Is there a difference in classification between infant food and infant formula milk powder? Infant formula milk powder is usually classified under 190110, but if it is pure dairy without added cereals, etc., it may be classified in Chapter 4. The key depends on ingredients and use. What are common errors in declaration elements for 190110? Common errors include not stating the applicable age, packaging specifications not retail, incomplete ingredient content, etc. Be sure to be consistent with the label and emphasize it is for infants or young children. How to choose HS code for infant food sold via cross-border e-commerce? It needs to be determined based on product ingredients and packaging. If it is formula food put up for retail sale and for infants or young children, it is usually classified under 190110. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker. What is the main difference between 190110 and 190120? 190110 is exclusively for infants or young children and put up for retail sale; 190120 is other food preparations of cereals, etc., not limited to infants or young children, and may be for industrial use. If infant food contains a high proportion of milk, is it classified in Chapter 4? If the milk content exceeds a certain proportion and no cereals, etc. are added, it may be classified in Chapter 4. However, 190110 allows milk-based food as long as it is for infants or young children. The specifics depend on the chapter notes. What regulatory documents are required for importing infant food? Usually requires inspection and quarantine certificate for inbound goods, Chinese label filing, etc. For details, you can inquire about the relevant regulations of the General Administration of Customs.
Q: How to inquire about the tariff rate of 190110?
A: You can inquire through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or the Import and Export Tariff. Tariff rates change according to national policies, free trade agreements, etc. It is recommended to refer to the latest published version.
Q: Is there a difference in classification between infant food and infant formula milk powder?
A: Infant formula milk powder is usually classified under 190110, but if it is pure dairy without added cereals, etc., it may be classified in Chapter 4. The key depends on ingredients and use.
Q: What are common errors in declaration elements for 190110?
A: Common errors include not stating the applicable age, packaging specifications not retail, incomplete ingredient content, etc. Be sure to be consistent with the label and emphasize it is for infants or young children.
Q: How to choose HS code for infant food sold via cross-border e-commerce?
A: It needs to be determined based on product ingredients and packaging. If it is formula food put up for retail sale and for infants or young children, it is usually classified under 190110. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker.
Q: What is the main difference between 190110 and 190120?
A: 190110 is exclusively for infants or young children and put up for retail sale; 190120 is other food preparations of cereals, etc., not limited to infants or young children, and may be for industrial use.
Q: If infant food contains a high proportion of milk, is it classified in Chapter 4?
A: If the milk content exceeds a certain proportion and no cereals, etc. are added, it may be classified in Chapter 4. However, 190110 allows milk-based food as long as it is for infants or young children. The specifics depend on the chapter notes.
Q: What regulatory documents are required for importing infant food?
A: Usually requires inspection and quarantine certificate for inbound goods, Chinese label filing, etc. For details, you can inquire about the relevant regulations of the General Administration of Customs.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.