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U.S. imports of waffles and wafers (HS 190532) totaled $62.5M in April 2026, traded with 62 countries.
Importers of Waffles and Wafers paid $3.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $29.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWaffles and wafers span a wide commercial range — from retail-ready Belgian-style waffles to thin wafer sheets used in confectionery manufacturing — and the US tariff schedule mirrors this by splitting the heading across frozen/non-frozen and peanut/non-peanut lines (1905320021, 1905320029, 1905320041, 1905320049). Canada is the leading supplier, with Italy and Belgium prominent sources for confectionery-grade wafer products. The peanut-content distinction carries the same classification and allergen-compliance weight here as in the sweet biscuits heading, making ingredient verification a critical pre-shipment step. FDA's FSMA facility registration and labeling requirements apply to all imported wafer and waffle products.
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Both finished retail waffles and industrial wafer sheets used as confectionery components fall under heading 190532 provided they meet the basic product description. However, if a wafer sheet is so heavily coated or filled with chocolate that it takes on the character of a chocolate confection, reclassification under Chapter 18 or heading 1806 may be warranted. A licensed customs broker should review the product's composition and end-use before filing.
Belgium has a long-established industrial wafer and waffle manufacturing sector supplying both retail and food-service channels globally. Belgian-origin wafer products — particularly thin wafer sheets for chocolate and ice cream applications — are a recognized specialty, and Belgium ranks among the top European sources for this heading in US import data.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905320049 | WAFFLES AND WAFERS, NOT FROZEN, NESOI | $49.7M | 10.04% | $2.5M |
| 1905320029 | WAFFLES AND WAFERS, FROZEN, NESOI | $11.2M | 10.00% | $514K |
| 1905320041 | WAFFLES & WAFERS, NOT FROZEN, CONTAIN PEANUTS | $1.6M | 10.00% | $27K |
| 1905320021 | WAFFLES & WAFERS,FROZEN,CONTAIN PEANUT PRODUCTS | $0 | -- | -- |
WAFFLES AND WAFERS, NOT FROZEN, NESOI
WAFFLES AND WAFERS, FROZEN, NESOI
WAFFLES & WAFERS, NOT FROZEN, CONTAIN PEANUTS
WAFFLES & WAFERS,FROZEN,CONTAIN PEANUT PRODUCTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1905320000 | WAFFLES AND WAFERS | $13.1M |
WAFFLES AND WAFERS
5.9M kg
BREAD, PASTRY, CAKES, ETC NESOI & PUDDINGS
HS 190590
COOKIES (SWEET BISCUITS)
HS 190531
PASTA, UNCOOKED, NOT STUFFED ETC., NESOI
HS 190219
MALT EXTRACT; FLOUR, MEAL, MILK ETC PROD ETC NESOI
HS 190190
PASTA, PREPARED NESOI
HS 190230
MIXES & DOUGHS FOR PREP OF BAKERS WARES HDG 1905
HS 190120
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $12.2M | $29K | -$12.1M |
| Illinois | $7.3M | $716K | -$6.6M |
| California | $7.0M | $948K | -$6.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $13.6M | $2.6M | -$11.0M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $12.5M | -- | -$12.5M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $7.7M | $2.8M | -$4.9M |