U.S. imports of Waffles and Wafers (HS 190532) totaled $84.0M in August 2026, imported from 73 countries.
Importers of Waffles and Wafers paid $4.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.24% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Waffles and Wafers imports of $84.0M in August 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $67.3M.
Last updated: August 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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3.6K import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 1905
Subheading 190532 · $84.0M of $1.0B
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905320049 | Waffles and Wafers, Not Frozen, NESOI | $68.0M | 5.42% | 45.42% | $3.7M |
| 1905320029 | Waffles and Wafers, Frozen, NESOI | $13.9M | 4.23% | 41.14% | $589K |
| 1905320041 | Waffles & Wafers, Not Frozen, Contain Peanuts | $2.0M | 6.34% | 55.61% | $125K |
| 1905320021 | Waffles & Wafers, Frozen, Contain Peanut Products | $8K | 10.01% | 100.00% | $787 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1905320000 | Waffles and Wafers | $12.3M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$84.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$12.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $933.1M of Waffles and Wafers and exported $137.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Germany together supply 61% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
55.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.24% of imports for consumption.