HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1001.91 – Cereals; wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, seed
HS code 1001.91 is the 6-digit subheading for cereals, wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, seed. It is used for certified common wheat seeds, bread wheat seeds, soft wheat seeds, hard red winter wheat seeds and spring wheat seeds.
What HS 1001.91 covers
This HS code covers common wheat and meslin (a mixture of wheat and rye) specifically intended for sowing. Unlike durum wheat, common wheat is primarily used for bread, pastries, and general-purpose flour due to its softer texture and varying protein levels. The international trade in common wheat seeds is vital for agricultural economies worldwide, as farmers seek high-yielding, disease-resistant, and climate-adapted varieties to ensure food security and profitability. Major importers include countries looking to improve their agricultural output or introduce new wheat varieties, often in regions with significant bread consumption. Exporters are typically nations with advanced agricultural research and large-scale seed production capabilities, such as the United States, France, and Germany. Key aspects of this trade involve strict phytosanitary controls, genetic purity certification, and intellectual property rights for patented seed strains, ensuring the quality and performance of the planting material.
- Covers
- Certified common wheat seeds
- Bread wheat seeds
- Soft wheat seeds
- Hard red winter wheat seeds
- Spring wheat seeds
- Meslin seeds
- Disease-resistant common wheat seeds
- Examples
- Bayer Crop Science Wheat Seeds
- Syngenta Common Wheat Seeds
- Limagrain Wheat Varieties
- KWS Wheat Seed
- Pioneer Common Wheat Seed
Codes often confused with 1001.91
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 100199 (common wheat, other than seed) if the specific end-use as seed is not clearly declared, affecting customs duties and agricultural regulations.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 100191, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 100191 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 36% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $333M 42% of world exports
- 2 Poland $85M 11% of world exports
- 3 Slovakia $47M 5.9% of world exports
World total: $787M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $268M 36% of world imports
- 2 Italy $189M 25% of world imports
- 3 New Zealand $44M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $751M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 1001.91
Brazil does not split HS 1001.91: its NCM code is 1001.91.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 10.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1001.91
What is HS code 100191?
HS code 100191 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cereals; wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, seed. This HS code covers common wheat and meslin (a mixture of wheat and rye) specifically intended for sowing. Unlike durum wheat, common wheat is primarily used for bread, pastries, and general-purpose flour due to its softer texture and varying protein levels. The international trade in common wheat seeds is vital for agricultural economies worldwide, as farmers seek high-yielding, disease-resistant, and climate-adapted varieties to ensure food security and profitability. Major importers include countries looking to improve their agricultural output or introduce new wheat varieties, often in regions with significant bread consumption. Exporters are typically nations with advanced agricultural research and large-scale seed production capabilities, such as the United States, France, and Germany. Key aspects of this trade involve strict phytosanitary controls, genetic purity certification, and intellectual property rights for patented seed strains, ensuring the quality and performance of the planting material.
What products fall under HS code 100191?
Certified common wheat seeds, Bread wheat seeds, Soft wheat seeds, Hard red winter wheat seeds, Spring wheat seeds, Meslin seeds, Disease-resistant common wheat seeds
What are common misclassifications for HS code 100191?
This code can be confused with 100199 (common wheat, other than seed) if the specific end-use as seed is not clearly declared, affecting customs duties and agricultural regulations.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 100191?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 100191 in UN Comtrade data were France ($333M, 42% of world exports), Poland ($85M) and Slovakia ($47M). World exports came to about $787M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 100191?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 100191 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($268M, 36% of world imports), Italy ($189M) and New Zealand ($44M). World imports came to about $751M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 100191 structured?
HS code 100191 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (10) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 100191?
In Brazil, HS code 100191 is NCM 1001.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.