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PREPARATIONS OF CEREALS, FLOUR, STARCH OR MILK; PASTRYCOOKS' PRODUCTS›Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, not elsewhere specified or included
Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products
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Classification and features
CN code 190410 covers cereal products obtained by swelling or roasting, including breakfast cereals, popcorn, puffed rice, corn flakes, roasted granola and muesli. Classification requires confirming the product was produced by swelling or roasting cereals.
Food safety and labelling
Puffed cereals are subject to food safety and labelling requirements including allergen declaration, nutritional values and ingredient lists. Acrylamide reference levels for roasted cereal products are set in Regulation (EU) 2017/2158. Mycotoxins must be below limits.
Import and trade
Major suppliers are USA, UK, Germany and China. Transport in dry containers. Products are moisture-sensitive.
Puffed cereal products CN 1904 10 - EU import
Cereal products obtained by swelling or roasting under CN 1904 10 carry compound duties. This covers breakfast cereals, corn puffs and puffed rice. Products must comply with EU nutritional labelling requirements. Full ingredient declarations and allergen labelling are mandatory. Import VAT applies at the national rate.
Frequently asked questions
Is popcorn classified under CN 190410?
Yes. Popcorn as a cereal product obtained by swelling is classified under CN 190410, including salted, sweetened and flavoured varieties.
What acrylamide limits apply to breakfast cereals?
Regulation (EU) 2017/2158 sets reference levels of 150-300 micrograms per kilogram depending on cereal type.
Is roasted muesli classified as a puffed product?
Yes. Roasted muesli and granola fall under CN 190410. Roasting is one of the processes covered alongside swelling.
What labelling is required for puffed cereal products CN 1904 10?
Puffed cereals CN 1904 10 must carry full nutritional declarations, ingredient lists and allergen labelling under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011. Claims such as whole grain or high fibre must be substantiated.
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