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Chapter 19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch

HS Chapter 19 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

Average MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Preparations of cereals, flour, starch (HS Chapter 19). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇮🇳 India35.7%
🇿🇦 South Africa20.9%
🇹🇭 Thailand20.4%
🇲🇽 Mexico20.0%
🇧🇷 Brazil16.0%
🇨🇳 China15.0%
🇺🇸 United States11.0%
🇫🇷 France6.2%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom6.2%
🇩🇪 Germany6.2%
🇦🇪 UAE4.3%
🇦🇺 Australia4.0%

Duty Rates by Subheading

MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 19. Rates vary significantly within a chapter — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.

HS CodeDescription🇮🇳 IN🇬🇧 GB🇺🇸 US🇨🇳 CN🇩🇪 DE🇧🇷 BR
19011033.4%50.0%6.0%6.4%15.0%6.0%16.0%
19012033.4%30.0%6.0%8.5%15.0%6.0%16.0%
19019033.4%30.0%6.0%6.4%15.0%6.0%16.0%
19021133.4%30.0%6.0%6.4%15.0%6.0%16.0%
19021940.0%30.0%6.0%15.0%6.0%16.0%

FTA Preferential Rates — Preparations of cereals, flour, starch

These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 19 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.

HS CodeRouteAgreementRateSaving
190110UAE → IndiaIN-AE-CEPA50.0%0.0%Save 50.0%
190110Australia → IndiaIN-AU-ECTA50.0%0.0%Save 50.0%
190110United Kingdom → IndiaIN-UK-ECTA50.0%0.0%Save 50.0%
190110KR → IndiaIN-KR-CEPA50.0%0.0%Save 50.0%
190110Mauritius → IndiaIN-MU-CECPA50.0%0.0%Save 50.0%
190110Oman → IndiaIN-OM-CEPA50.0%0.0%Save 50.0%
190110Philippines → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA50.0%0.0%Save 50.0%
190110SG → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA50.0%0.0%Save 50.0%
190110SG → IndiaIN-SG-CECA50.0%0.0%Save 50.0%
190110Thailand → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA50.0%0.0%Save 50.0%

VAT / GST on Preparations of cereals, flour, starch

In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate — reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.

CountryTax TypeStandard Rate
🇦🇪 UAEVAT5%
🇦🇺 AustraliaGST10%
🇧🇷 BrazilIPI0%
🇨🇳 ChinaVAT9%
🇬🇧 United KingdomVAT0%
🇮🇳 IndiaGST18%
🇲🇽 MexicoVAT16%
🇹🇭 ThailandVAT7%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.