HS Code 190300: Food preparations; tapioca and substitutes thereof, prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar

Q: Is HS code 190300 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 190300 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 190300 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 190300?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 190300.

What is HS Code 190300

HS Code 190300 covers Food preparations; tapioca and substitutes thereof, prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes · Chapter 19 — Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products · Heading 1903 — Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch; in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar forms. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 190300 Food preparations; tapioca and substitutes thereof, prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar Cover?

Section IV

Chapters (16-24) Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

Chapter 19

Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products

HS Code 1903

Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch; in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar forms

HS Code 190300

Food preparations; tapioca and substitutes thereof, prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar

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What HS Codes for Cereal and Bakery Products Do Not Cover

Chapter 19 covers pasta, bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and cereal-based prepared foods. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Unmilled cereals

Chapter 10

Pasta filled with meat or fish (>20% by weight)

Chapter 16

Stuffed bakery items with substantial meat or fish filling

Chapter 16

Pizza with significant meat or fish topping

may shift to Chapter 16 depending on composition

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Tapioca Pearls and Flakes HS 190300

Malaysia

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Indonesia

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Viet Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 190300?

HS code 190300 covers Food preparations; tapioca and substitutes thereof, prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 19 (Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products), Heading 1903, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 190300 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 190300 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 190300?