Chapter 1905 — Customs Tariff Headings

1905.20.00Gingerbread and the like

1905.3Sweet biscuits; waffles and wafers:

1905.40Rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products

1905.90Other

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Products classified under Tariff item 19.05

1905.10.10

Finn Crisp Original Crispbread

Finn Crisp Original Crispbread is a traditional Finnish rye crispbread made from whole rye flour, water, and salt, baked into a hard, flat, dry form through sourdough fermentation without leavening. It qualifies as crispbread under tariff item 1905.10.10 because it is leavened with yeast (sourdough contains yeast) and contains 25% or more by weight of wheat, meeting the access commitment for this tariff item.

1905.10.10

Wasa Original Rye Crispbread

Wasa Original Rye Crispbread is a classic Swedish-style crispbread made from whole rye flour, water, and salt, baked to a dense, crunchy texture without leavening agents. It falls under tariff item 1905.10.10 because it is leavened with yeast (the dough undergoes fermentation) and contains 25% or more by weight of wheat, satisfying the access commitment criteria.

1905.10.10

Whole Wheat Crispbread Slabs

Whole Wheat Crispbread Slabs are thick, hearty slabs of crispbread made from whole wheat flour, water, and salt, baked to a hard, dry, and brittle texture. They classify under tariff item 1905.10.10 because they are leavened with yeast and contain 25% or more by weight of wheat, meeting the within-access-commitment requirement.

Almond Flour Crispbread

Almond Flour Crispbread is a flat, dry baked product made from almond flour with minimal binders. It qualifies as crispbread under heading 19.05 because it is a baked, brittle bakery product, and the almond flour is not a cereal flour, so it does not fall under Chapter 11. The product is leavened with yeast and contains no wheat, placing it under this tariff item as 'Other'.

Buckwheat Crispbread Loaves

Buckwheat Crispbread Loaves are pre-sliced, flat, and brittle bakery products made from 100% buckwheat flour. Despite the loaf shape, they meet the definition of crispbread due to their hard, dry texture and baking method. As a yeast-leavened product without wheat, it falls under this tariff item as 'Other'.

Gluten-Free Rice Crispbread

Gluten-Free Rice Crispbread is a flat, dry crispbread made solely from rice flour. It is processed beyond Chapter 11 preparation, qualifying as crispbread under heading 19.05. Being yeast-leavened and wheat-free, it falls under this tariff item as 'Other'.

Oat Crispbread Thins

Oat Crispbread Thins are ultra-thin oat-based crispbread baked to cracker-like hardness. They are processed beyond Chapter 11 oats, qualifying as crispbread under heading 19.05. Being yeast-leavened and wheat-free, it falls under this tariff item as 'Other'.

Quinoa Crispbread Bites

Quinoa Crispbread Bites are mini bite-sized crispbread incorporating puffed quinoa. They are baked to a hard, flat form, qualifying as crispbread under heading 19.05. As a yeast-leavened product without wheat, it falls under this tariff item as 'Other'.

Low-Sodium Crispbread Disks

Low-Sodium Crispbread Disks are reduced-salt crispbread disks made from wheat or rye flour, baked to a hard, flat, dry form without yeast. They fall under tariff item 1905.10.40 because they are not leavened with yeast, contain 25% or more wheat by weight, and are packaged in weights not exceeding 11.34 kg, within the access commitment.

Multigrain Crispbread Rounds

Multigrain Crispbread Rounds are round, flat crispbread discs made from a blend of rye, wheat, and barley flours, baked to a hard, dry texture without yeast. They qualify under tariff item 1905.10.40 as they are not leavened with yeast, contain 25% or more wheat by weight, and are sold in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg, within the access commitment.

Sesame Seed Crispbread Sheets

Sesame Seed Crispbread Sheets are large rectangular sheets of crispbread made from wheat or rye flour, topped with sesame seeds, and baked to a crisp, brittle form without yeast. They are classified under tariff item 1905.10.40 as they are not leavened with yeast, contain 25% or more wheat by weight, and are sold in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg, within the access commitment.

Sourdough Crispbread Squares

Sourdough Crispbread Squares are square-cut crispbread made from fermented sourdough (rye or wheat flour), baked to a hard, crunchy texture without rising or yeast leavening. They are classified under tariff item 1905.10.40 as they are not leavened with yeast, contain 25% or more wheat by weight, and are sold in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg, within the access commitment.

Spelt Crispbread Triangles

Spelt Crispbread Triangles are triangular crispbread pieces made from spelt flour (a wheat species), water, and salt, baked to a hard, dry, flat form without yeast. They fall under tariff item 1905.10.40 because they are not leavened with yeast, contain 25% or more wheat by weight, and are packaged in weights not exceeding 11.34 kg, within the access commitment.

1905.10.71

Caraway Rye Crispbread

Caraway Rye Crispbread is a traditional crispbread made from rye flour with embedded caraway seeds for flavor. It is baked into a hard, flat, brittle form without leavening, qualifying as crispbread under heading 19.05. The caraway seeds are a minor addition and do not alter its classification as a bakers' ware.

1905.10.72

Rye Crispbread Wafers

Rye Crispbread Wafers are thin, dry, brittle wafers made from rye flour and water, baked without leavening agents. They are not leavened with yeast and are commonly sold in bulk packages exceeding 11.34 kg for food service or industrial use. Containing 25% or more by weight of wheat, they are classified under this tariff item as an over access commitment product.

Australian Christmas Gingerbread

Australian Christmas Gingerbread is a spiced baked good made with ginger and native spices such as wattleseed, cut into festive shapes. It qualifies as 'gingerbread and the like' under tariff item 1905.20.00 because it is a sweetened, spiced bakers' ware prepared beyond the scope of Chapter 11 flours.

Chocolate-Dipped Gingerbread

Chocolate-Dipped Gingerbread consists of gingerbread pieces coated in dark chocolate, combining spice and cocoa flavors. It falls under tariff item 1905.20.00 as long as the cocoa content, calculated on a totally defatted basis, does not exceed 6% by weight, per Chapter 19 Note 3.

Decorated Gingerbread Ornaments

Decorated Gingerbread Ornaments are hard gingerbread cookies shaped as ornaments and painted with edible icing for holiday decoration. They are edible spiced bakers' wares and qualify as 'gingerbread and the like' under tariff item 1905.20.00.

Gingerbread House Kit

Gingerbread House Kit includes pre-baked gingerbread panels with icing and candy for assembling decorative houses. It falls under tariff item 1905.20.00 as gingerbread prepared for retail bakery use, provided the components are all edible and the kit is not a toy.

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Bites

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Bites are mini gingerbread pieces made with almond or rice flour, ginger, and no wheat gluten. They still qualify as 'gingerbread and the like' under tariff item 1905.20.00 because they are spiced bakers' wares prepared beyond Chapter 11 flours.

Iced Gingerbread Cookies

Iced Gingerbread Cookies are soft or crisp cookies flavored with ginger, molasses, and cloves, decorated with royal icing. They are classified under tariff item 1905.20.00 as 'gingerbread and the like' because they are spiced pastry products prepared beyond Chapter 11 flours.

Molasses Ginger Snaps

Molasses Ginger Snaps are crispy ginger snaps made with blackstrap molasses and ground ginger for bold flavor. They fit under tariff item 1905.20.00 as prepared gingerbread snaps, being spiced bakers' wares beyond basic flour preparations.

Organic Honey Gingerbread

Organic Honey Gingerbread is sweetened primarily with organic honey and spiced with fresh ginger. It meets the definition of tariff item 1905.20.00 as prepared gingerbread beyond Chapter 11 flours, with no yeast leavening.

Pain d'Épices Spiced Loaf

Pain d'Épices Spiced Loaf is a dense French gingerbread loaf with rye flour, honey, and anise. It is prepared beyond basic flours and fits tariff item 1905.20.00 as gingerbread, being a spiced, baked good.

Pepparkakor Swedish Ginger Thins

Pepparkakor Swedish Ginger Thins are thin, crisp Swedish ginger snaps spiced with ginger, cardamom, and cloves, often cut into shapes. Tariff item 1905.20.00 applies as 'gingerbread and the like' for these prepared spiced biscuits.

Speculaas Spiced Ginger Cookies

Speculaas Spiced Ginger Cookies are Dutch speculaas cookies with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, molded into windmill shapes. Tariff item 1905.20.00 covers these as 'gingerbread and the like' spiced wares, being baked and spiced.

Spiced Pfeffernüsse Balls

Spiced Pfeffernüsse Balls are German pfeffernüsse, small iced ginger-pepper balls with nutmeg and cardamom. They fall under tariff item 1905.20.00 as 'like' gingerbread spiced confections, being baked and spiced.

Spicy Mexican Gingerbread (Pan de Jengibre)

Spicy Mexican Gingerbread (Pan de Jengibre) is a Mexican-style gingerbread with cinnamon, ginger, and piloncillo sugar, often in loaf form. It is a prepared pastry under tariff item 1905.20.00, qualifying as 'gingerbread and the like'.

Traditional German Lebkuchen Gingerbread

Traditional German Lebkuchen Gingerbread is made with honey, spices like ginger and cinnamon, and often topped with chocolate or icing. It falls under tariff item 1905.20.00 as 'gingerbread and the like' due to its spiced, baked nature, provided any chocolate coating does not exceed the cocoa threshold.

Vegan Gingerbread Bars

Vegan Gingerbread Bars are plant-based gingerbread bars using coconut oil, flax, and ginger, with no animal products. They are classified under tariff item 1905.20.00 as vegan spiced bakers' wares, meeting the 'gingerbread and the like' definition.

1905.31.21

Fig Newton Bars

Fig Newton bars are soft cookies with fig paste filling and a sweet biscuit base. They fall under tariff item 1905.31.21 as sweet biscuits containing 25% or more by weight of wheat, within access commitment.

1905.31.29

Frozen Chocolate Chip Cookies

Frozen chocolate chip cookies are pre-baked sweet biscuits loaded with chocolate chips, fully frozen for extended shelf life. They are classified under this tariff item as 'Other' sweet biscuits, provided the cocoa content does not exceed 6% by weight on a totally defatted basis, and they meet the value threshold.

1905.31.29

Frozen Cranberry Oat Biscuits

Frozen cranberry oat biscuits are chewy sweet biscuits with dried cranberries and oats, frozen for distribution. They fall under this tariff item as 'Other' sweet biscuits, with no cocoa, and meet the value threshold of 44¢/kg or more on net weight including packaging.

1905.31.29

Frozen Double Chocolate Biscuits

Frozen double chocolate biscuits are sweet biscuits with chocolate dough and chunks, frozen but with low cocoa content. They are classified under this tariff item as 'Other' sweet biscuits, provided the cocoa content does not exceed 6% by weight on a totally defatted basis, and they meet the value threshold.

Almond Biscotti

Almond biscotti are twice-baked Italian-style sweet biscuits made with wheat flour, sugar, almonds, and anise. They are classified under this tariff item as sweet biscuits containing 25% or more by weight of wheat, and are imported over the access commitment.

Animal Crackers

Animal crackers are sweet, shaped biscuits coated with sugar, made from wheat flour and other ingredients. They qualify as sweet biscuits under this tariff item because they contain 25% or more by weight of wheat and are imported over the access commitment.

Butter Cookies

Butter cookies are rich, sweet biscuits made primarily from butter, sugar, and wheat flour. They fall under this tariff item as sweet biscuits with 25% or more wheat by weight, imported over the access commitment.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are crunchy sweet biscuits made with wheat flour, sugar, butter, and chocolate chips. They are classified under this tariff item as sweet biscuits containing 25% or more wheat by weight, imported over the access commitment.

Digestive Biscuits

Digestive biscuits are semi-sweet whole wheat biscuits with malt extract, commonly eaten with tea. They are sweet biscuits containing 25% or more wheat by weight, imported over the access commitment under this tariff item.

Digestive Ginger Biscuits

Digestive ginger biscuits are whole wheat sweet biscuits flavored with ginger and sugar. They fall under this tariff item as sweet biscuits with 25% or more wheat by weight, imported over the access commitment.

Ginger Snap Cookies

Ginger snap cookies are thin, crispy sweet biscuits flavored with ginger, molasses, and sugar. They are classified under this tariff item as sweet biscuits containing 25% or more wheat by weight, imported over the access commitment.

Ladyfingers

Ladyfingers are light, sweet sponge biscuits used in desserts like tiramisu. They are sweet biscuits containing 25% or more wheat by weight, imported over the access commitment under this tariff item.

Lemon Tea Biscuits

Lemon tea biscuits are light, crisp sweet biscuits infused with lemon zest and sugar icing. They fall under this tariff item as sweet biscuits with 25% or more wheat by weight, imported over the access commitment.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal raisin cookies are chewy sweet biscuits made with oats, raisins, brown sugar, and cinnamon. They are classified under this tariff item as sweet biscuits containing 25% or more wheat by weight, imported over the access commitment.

Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookies are fork-pressed sweet biscuits made with peanut butter, sugar, and wheat flour. They fall under this tariff item as sweet biscuits with 25% or more wheat by weight, imported over the access commitment.

Shortbread Biscuits

Shortbread biscuits are rich, buttery sweet biscuits made with wheat flour, butter, and sugar. They are classified under this tariff item as sweet biscuits containing 25% or more wheat by weight, imported over the access commitment.

Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies are soft or crisp sweet biscuits rolled and cut into shapes, topped with sugar. They fall under this tariff item as sweet biscuits with 25% or more wheat by weight, imported over the access commitment.

Vanilla Wafers

Vanilla wafers are thin, sweet vanilla-flavored biscuits, not wafer-structured. They are classified under this tariff item as sweet biscuits containing 25% or more wheat by weight, imported over the access commitment.

Frozen Hazelnut Wafers

Layered wafers with hazelnut cream filling, maintained in frozen state for crisp texture. Certified by Health Canada as a special low protein or protein-free product, these wafers are suitable for low-protein diets. They are classified under tariff item 1905.32.10 as sweet wafers meeting the certification requirements, despite the hazelnut filling.

Frozen Lemon Crisp Wafers

Tangy lemon-flavored crisp wafers, frozen to lock in citrus zest. Certified by Health Canada as a special low protein or protein-free product, these wafers are designed for low-protein dietary needs. They fall under tariff item 1905.32.10 as sweet wafers meeting the certification criteria, prepared beyond basic flour processing.

Frozen Matcha Green Tea Wafers

Delicate green tea-infused wafers, frozen to preserve flavor and texture. Certified by Health Canada as a special low protein or protein-free product, these wafers are suitable for low-protein diets. They are classified under tariff item 1905.32.10 as sweet wafers meeting the certification requirements, processed beyond basic grain preparations.

Gluten-Free Rice Waffles

Gluten-free waffles made from rice flour, leavened and griddled to a crispy texture. Certified by Health Canada as a special low protein or protein-free product, making them suitable for individuals with specific dietary requirements. They fall under tariff item 1905.32.10 as sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers that meet the certification criteria.

Sugar Wafers

Light, airy wafers dusted with powdered sugar, crafted from fine flour batter baked into melt-in-mouth sheets. Certified by Health Canada as a special low protein or protein-free product, these wafers are suitable for low-protein diets. They are classified under tariff item 1905.32.10 as sweet wafers meeting the certification requirements.

Frozen Blueberry Waffle Bites

Small waffle pieces with blueberry inclusions, frozen for easy portioning. These are frozen bakers' wares exceeding simple flour processing, and if they contain 25% or more by weight of wheat and are within the access commitment, they fall under tariff item 1905.32.91.

Frozen Peanut Butter Waffle Snacks

Mini waffles sandwiching peanut butter, frozen in portions for snacking. These are frozen other waffles/wafers, fully prepared bakers' wares, and if they contain 25% or more by weight of wheat and are within the access commitment, they fall under tariff item 1905.32.91.

Frozen Strawberry Filled Wafers

Thin wafers enclosing strawberry fruit filling, flash-frozen for extended shelf life. These are frozen wafers processed beyond chapter 11 flours or meals, and if they contain 25% or more by weight of wheat and are within the access commitment, they fall under tariff item 1905.32.91.