HTS Chapter 19 — Preparations of Cereals, Flour Tariff Rates (2026)

Encompasses pasta, bread, pastries, cakes, biscuits, breakfast cereals, and other prepared foods made from cereal flour or starch.

Rate Overview

5.2%

Avg MFN Rate

10%

Section 122

N/A

Section 232

7.5-100%

Section 301 (China)

Key Headings in Chapter 19

HTS Code	Description	MFN Rate	Sec 232	Sec 301
1905	Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits	4.5%	N/A	N/A
1901	Malt extract and food preparations of flour	6.4%	N/A	N/A

Common Products

PastaBreadPastries and cakesBreakfast cerealsBiscuits and cookiesPizza doughCouscousTortillas

HTS Chapter 19 covers preparations of cereals, flour, encompassing a wide range of products that enter the United States under various tariff classifications. Encompasses pasta, bread, pastries, cakes, biscuits, breakfast cereals, and other prepared foods made from cereal flour or starch. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 5.2%. Individual rates vary significantly within the chapter, ranging from duty-free to well above the average. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Pasta, Bread, Pastries and cakes, Breakfast cereals, Biscuits and cookies, Pizza dough, Couscous, Tortillas. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 17, Chapter 20, Chapter 21, which cover similar or complementary product categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average tariff rate for HTS Chapter 19 (Preparations of Cereals, Flour)?

The average MFN duty rate for preparations of cereals, flour is 5.2%. All imports also face the 10% Section 122 tariff. Chinese imports may face additional Section 301 tariffs.

What products are in HTS Chapter 19?

Chapter 19 covers preparations of cereals, flour, including Pasta, Bread, Pastries and cakes, Breakfast cereals, Biscuits and cookies. Related chapters include Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 17, Chapter 20, Chapter 21.

Are preparations of cereals, flour subject to Section 232 or Section 301 tariffs?

Section 232 tariffs generally do not apply to products in this chapter. Chinese imports in this chapter face Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-100%.