U.S. imports of Rusks, Toasted Bread, and Similar Toasted Products (HS 190540) totaled $12.0M in August 2026, imported from 45 countries.
Importers of Rusks, Toasted Bread, and Similar Toasted Products paid $584K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.86% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Rusks, Toasted Bread, and Similar Toasted Products imports of $12.0M in August 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $9.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTwice-baked and toasted bread products — including rusks, melba toast, and similar shelf-stable items — are consolidated under a single tariff line, 1905400000, with no further US schedule subdivisions. Canada and Mexico are the primary suppliers by volume, while Italy is a notable source for specialty rusks such as fette biscottate used in Italian-style food service. The toasting or twice-baking process is the defining production characteristic that separates these products from ordinary bread (190590) and crispbread (190510). FDA labeling and FSMA facility registration requirements apply at entry.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
1.1K import shipments a month
Rusks and toasted bread products are distinguished by a secondary toasting or twice-baking step applied after initial baking, which produces a hard, dry, shelf-stable texture. Crispbread (190510) is baked in a single step to a crisp finish, while ordinary bread (190590) is not subjected to a secondary toasting process. The production method, not just the final texture, is the key classification criterion.
Beyond standard FDA facility registration and labeling compliance, Italian-origin rusks do not require special permits. However, importers should ensure ingredient and allergen declarations (particularly for wheat and sesame) are compliant with current US labeling rules, and that the foreign facility is registered with FDA under FSMA prior to the first shipment.
Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 1905
Subheading 190540 · $12.0M of $1.0B
ImportsExports
Imports
$12.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $115.4M of Rusks, Toasted Bread, and Similar Toasted Products and exported $60.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 190540 — Rusks, Toasted Bread, and Similar Toasted Products, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905400000 | Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products | $12.0M | 4.86% | 41.28% | $584K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1905400000 | Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products | $5.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Italy together supply 59% of it. Israel pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
58.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.86% of imports for consumption.