1905.90.90.90—Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty capsules of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products, other
General
4.5%
Units
kg
Column 2
20%
Special
Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 1905.90.90.90 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty capsules of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products, other. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products, Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Vinegar; Tobacco, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 8 active AD/CVD orders flag this code.
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Potentially applicable AD/CVD orders(8)
Active orders that may apply to imports under this HTS code. HTS coverage is advisory — actual scope depends on each order's product description. Run the AD/CVD lookup → to check whether your specific shipment is in scope.
Hard Empty Capsules
Hard Empty Capsules
Hard Empty Capsules
Hard Empty Capsules
Hard Empty Capsules
Hard Empty Capsules
Hard Empty Capsules
Hard Empty Capsules
Recent CBP rulings(5)
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification of an edible biscuit spoon from Belgium
Revocation of NY N284950; Tariff Classification of Frozen Baked Products
The tariff classification of of a sandwich from South Korea
The tariff classification of stuffed pizza crusts from Austria
The tariff classification of buns and pancakes from China
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
Frequently asked questions
What is HTS code 1905.90.90.90?
HTS 1905.90.90.90 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty capsules of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products, other. It belongs to Chapter 19 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 1905.90.90.90?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 1905.90.90.90 is 4.5%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 1905.90.90.90?
Yes. Imports of HTS 1905.90.90.90 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 1905.90.90.90?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 1905.90.90.90 is 20%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 1905.90.90.90?
No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 1905.90.90.90 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.
Does HTS 1905.90.90.90 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
Yes — 8 AD/CVD orders flag this code: A-351-864 (AD, Brazil), C-570-185 (CVD, China), A-570-184 (AD, China) plus 5 more. Open the code page for deposit rates, scope determinations, and the linked case lookups.
Trade programs(16)
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility
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