What is the HS code for wheat flour?
Use it as a chapter cue, then verify the final choice against heading and subheading legal wording.
HS-2 · Chapter 11
HS chapter 11: Products of milling industry
Section II — Vegetable products
Goods in this chapter include flour from various cereals, malt, starches, and wheat gluten. For example, a shipment of wheat flour for baking would fall under this chapter. Understanding the specific HS-4 codes helps ensure accurate classification and compliance.
To determine the correct HS-4 code, start by identifying the primary ingredient of your product. For instance, if you have a flour made from barley, you would look under 1102 for cereal flours other than wheat. If your product is a processed grain like rolled oats, it would be classified under 1104.
Next, narrow down to HS-6 codes by checking the specific form and processing of your product. If you are importing malt, you would refer to 1107. If your product is a starch derived from potatoes, then 1105 would be the appropriate code. Ensure you review any relevant notes for additional specifications.
Be mindful of potential overlaps, such as distinguishing between types of flour or starches. For example, 1101 covers wheat flour specifically, while 1106 includes flour from legumes and other plants. Clarifying these details will help avoid misclassification.
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Example products reflect typical trade descriptions. The questions below mirror practical doubts teams raise during filing.
Example products
- Wheat flour for baking (HS-1101)
- Barley flour for brewing (HS-1102)
- Rolled oats for breakfast cereals (HS-1104)
- Potato starch for food processing (HS-1105)
- Dried legume flour for gluten-free products (HS-1106)
- Malt for beer production (HS-1107)
- Inulin from chicory for dietary supplements (HS-1108)
- Wheat gluten for meat substitutes (HS-1109)
Common classification questions
How do I classify malt for export?
Confirm composition, processing stage, and end-use in your documents before mapping to country digits.
What are the different types of cereal flours?
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Which HS-4 code should I use for potato starch?
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How to determine the right code for wheat gluten?
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Are there specific notes for cereal groats?
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What products are included in HS-11?
- HS-11 includes various types of flour, malt, starches, and wheat gluten.
- How do I choose between HS-1101 and HS-1102?
- Use HS-1101 for wheat flour and HS-1102 for flour from other cereals.
- What should I check for when classifying malt?
- Ensure to verify if the malt is roasted or not, as this can affect classification.
- Are there specific notes for flour from legumes?
- Yes, check HS-1106 for notes on flour from dried leguminous vegetables.
- How can I ensure accurate HS-6 classification?
- Review the product form and processing details, and consult relevant notes for guidance.
All HS-4 headings in chapter 11 (9)
Each HS-4 links to a dedicated page with plain-English explanation, HS-6 subheadings, and FAQs. Use Browse to open the lookup in heading mode for that line.
1101
Wheat or meslin flour
1102
Cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin
1103
Cereal groats; meal and pellets
1104
Cereal grains otherwise worked (e.g. hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled) except rice of heading no. 1006; germ of cereals whole, rolled, flaked or ground
1105
Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes
1106
Flour, meal and powder; of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714 or of the products of chapter 8
1107
Malt; whether or not roasted
1108
Starches; inulin
1109
Wheat gluten; whether or not dried
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