HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1006.40 – Cereals; rice, broken
HS code 1006.40 is the 6-digit subheading for cereals, rice, broken. It is used for broken long-grain rice, broken medium-grain rice, broken short-grain rice, rice fragments for feed and rice fragments for brewing.
What HS 1006.40 covers
This HS code specifically covers rice grains that are fragmented, typically less than three-quarters of the length of the whole grain. Broken rice is a byproduct of the milling process for whole grain rice and is a significant commodity in its own right, traded globally for various industrial and food applications. Major exporters often include the same countries that are large producers and millers of whole rice, such as India, Vietnam, and Thailand, as they generate substantial quantities of broken rice during processing. Importers include countries that use broken rice for animal feed, brewing (e.g., beer production), rice flour manufacturing, baby food, and lower-cost human consumption. Key factors in this trade include the percentage of broken grains, moisture content, and the absence of foreign matter. While less valuable than whole grain rice, broken rice plays a crucial role in optimizing the value chain of rice production and meeting diverse market demands.
- Covers
- Broken long-grain rice
- Broken medium-grain rice
- Broken short-grain rice
- Rice fragments for feed
- Rice fragments for brewing
- Rice fragments for flour
- Examples
- Various generic broken rice brands
- often sold in bulk for industrial use or as budget-friendly options
Codes often confused with 1006.40
Common mistake. This code is clearly distinguished from 100630 (Milled rice) by the fragmented nature of the grains; the threshold for "broken" is typically defined by national customs. Confusion can arise if a shipment of milled rice contains an unusually high percentage of broken grains.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 100640, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 100640 in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Senegal, with 21% 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 Thailand $493M 20% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$441M 18% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Myanmar $350M 14% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Senegal $536M 21% of world imports
- 2 China $346M 14% of world imports
- 3 Côte d'Ivoire $225M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $2.5B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 1006.40
Brazil does not split HS 1006.40: its NCM code is 1006.40.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 10.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1006.40
What is HS code 100640?
HS code 100640 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cereals; rice, broken. This HS code specifically covers rice grains that are fragmented, typically less than three-quarters of the length of the whole grain. Broken rice is a byproduct of the milling process for whole grain rice and is a significant commodity in its own right, traded globally for various industrial and food applications. Major exporters often include the same countries that are large producers and millers of whole rice, such as India, Vietnam, and Thailand, as they generate substantial quantities of broken rice during processing. Importers include countries that use broken rice for animal feed, brewing (e.g., beer production), rice flour manufacturing, baby food, and lower-cost human consumption. Key factors in this trade include the percentage of broken grains, moisture content, and the absence of foreign matter. While less valuable than whole grain rice, broken rice plays a crucial role in optimizing the value chain of rice production and meeting diverse market demands.
What products fall under HS code 100640?
Broken long-grain rice, Broken medium-grain rice, Broken short-grain rice, Rice fragments for feed, Rice fragments for brewing, Rice fragments for flour
What are common misclassifications for HS code 100640?
This code is clearly distinguished from 100630 (Milled rice) by the fragmented nature of the grains; the threshold for "broken" is typically defined by national customs. Confusion can arise if a shipment of milled rice contains an unusually high percentage of broken grains.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 100640?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 100640 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($493M, 20% of world exports), Vietnam (about $441M) and Myanmar ($350M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 100640?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 100640 in UN Comtrade data were Senegal ($536M, 21% of world imports), China ($346M) and Côte d'Ivoire ($225M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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 100640 structured?
HS code 100640 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (10) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 100640?
In Brazil, HS code 100640 is NCM 1006.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.