19019000
PREPARATIONS OF CEREALS, FLOUR, STARCH OR MILK; PASTRYCOOKS' PRODUCTS›Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40 % by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5 % by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included
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Subcodes (5)
19019011Duty: 0-5,1%
Malt extract - With a dry extract content of 90% or more by weight
19019019Duty: 0-5,1%
Other
19019091Duty: 0-12,8%
Other - Containing no milkfats, sucrose, isoglucose, glucose or starch or containing less than 1,5% milkfat, 5% sucrose (including invert sugar) or isoglucose, 5% glucose or starch, excluding food ...
19019095Duty: 0-7,6%
Food preparations in powder form, consisting of a blend of skimmed milk and/or whey and vegetable fats/oils, with a content of fats/oils not exceeding 30% by weight
19019099Duty: 0-7,6%
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Classification and scope
CN code 190190 covers food preparations of flour, groats, starch or malt extract not classified in preceding subheadings. This residual heading covers a wide range of products including instant puddings, instant desserts, cereal shakes, sports nutrition based on cereals, flour-based soup powders and other food preparations based on cereal and starch ingredients.
Food safety requirements
Food preparations under CN 190190 are subject to general food safety requirements of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, labelling under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 and permitted food additive rules. Contaminant limits including mycotoxins in cereal products are set in Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006. Products with health claims are subject to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
Import and trade
Importing food preparations requires TRACES NT notification, health certificates and commercial documentation. Border controls include documentary and labelling verification. Transport requires appropriate storage conditions. Labels must be in the destination country's language with full ingredient and allergen information.
Other food preparations CN 1901 90 - EU import
Other food preparations under CN 1901 90 cover a wide range of flour, starch or malt extract-based products not classified under 1901 10 or 1901 20. Compound duties apply. Due to the broad scope, precise tariff classification requires composition analysis. BTI rulings are recommended. Import VAT applies at the national rate.
Frequently asked questions
What products are classified under CN 190190?
CN 190190 is a residual heading for food preparations based on flour, groats, starch or malt extract not classified elsewhere. It covers instant puddings, desserts, cereal shakes, sports nutrition and flour-based soups.
What mycotoxin limits apply to cereal products?
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets mycotoxin limits. For deoxynivalenol the limit is 750 micrograms per kilogram in ready-to-eat cereal products. For ochratoxin A the limit is 3 micrograms per kilogram. Products exceeding limits are not permitted on the EU market.
Are cereal-based sports supplements subject to special regulations?
Sports nutrition may be subject to Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 on food for specific groups. Health and nutrition claims are subject to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and must be based on scientific evidence approved by EFSA.
What products fall under the residual code CN 1901 90?
CN 1901 90 covers flour, starch or malt extract-based food preparations not elsewhere classified, including pancake batters, protein powders and other preparations. A BTI ruling is recommended for classification certainty.
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