HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1007.10 – Cereals; grain sorghum, seed
HS code 1007.10 is the 6-digit subheading for cereals, grain sorghum, seed. It is used for hybrid sorghum seeds, drought-tolerant sorghum seeds, forage sorghum seeds, grain sorghum seeds and sweet sorghum seeds.
What HS 1007.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers grain sorghum intended for sowing, making it a specialized agricultural input. Sorghum seed is crucial for farmers cultivating this drought-tolerant cereal, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where it serves as a vital food and feed crop. The trade in sorghum seed involves genetically improved varieties, including hybrids, developed for specific environmental conditions, disease resistance, and yield characteristics. Major exporters typically include countries with advanced agricultural research and seed production capabilities, such as the United States, Argentina, and Australia. Importers are diverse, ranging from African nations relying on sorghum for food security to countries in the Americas and Asia seeking resilient feed crops. Key aspects of this trade include intellectual property rights for hybrid varieties, strict phytosanitary certifications to prevent the spread of pests and diseases, and detailed labeling requirements. The value of seed sorghum is significantly higher than commodity sorghum due to the research investment and specialized processing involved.
- Covers
- Hybrid sorghum seeds
- Drought-tolerant sorghum seeds
- Forage sorghum seeds
- Grain sorghum seeds
- Sweet sorghum seeds
- Red sorghum seeds
- White sorghum seeds
- Examples
- Pioneer Sorghum Seeds
- Dekalb Sorghum Seeds
- Advanta Seeds Sorghum
- Chromatin Sorghum Seeds
Codes often confused with 1007.10
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 100790 (Grain sorghum, other than seed) if the end-use is not clearly specified, as the physical appearance can be similar but the trade value and regulations differ significantly. It's crucial to distinguish between planting material and commodity grain.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 100710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 100710 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 15% 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 United States $46M 39% of world exports
- 2 France $20M 17% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $9.6M 8.2% of world exports
World total: $117M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $17M 15% of world imports
- 2 Italy $10M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Paraguay $9.8M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $114M 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 1007.10
Brazil does not split HS 1007.10: its NCM code is 1007.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 10.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1007.10
What is HS code 100710?
HS code 100710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cereals; grain sorghum, seed. This HS code specifically covers grain sorghum intended for sowing, making it a specialized agricultural input. Sorghum seed is crucial for farmers cultivating this drought-tolerant cereal, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where it serves as a vital food and feed crop. The trade in sorghum seed involves genetically improved varieties, including hybrids, developed for specific environmental conditions, disease resistance, and yield characteristics. Major exporters typically include countries with advanced agricultural research and seed production capabilities, such as the United States, Argentina, and Australia. Importers are diverse, ranging from African nations relying on sorghum for food security to countries in the Americas and Asia seeking resilient feed crops. Key aspects of this trade include intellectual property rights for hybrid varieties, strict phytosanitary certifications to prevent the spread of pests and diseases, and detailed labeling requirements. The value of seed sorghum is significantly higher than commodity sorghum due to the research investment and specialized processing involved.
What products fall under HS code 100710?
Hybrid sorghum seeds, Drought-tolerant sorghum seeds, Forage sorghum seeds, Grain sorghum seeds, Sweet sorghum seeds, Red sorghum seeds, White sorghum seeds
What are common misclassifications for HS code 100710?
This code is often confused with 100790 (Grain sorghum, other than seed) if the end-use is not clearly specified, as the physical appearance can be similar but the trade value and regulations differ significantly. It's crucial to distinguish between planting material and commodity grain.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 100710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 100710 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($46M, 39% of world exports), France ($20M) and Brazil ($9.6M). World exports came to about $117M, 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 100710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 100710 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($17M, 15% of world imports), Italy ($10M) and Paraguay ($9.8M). World imports came to about $114M, 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 100710 structured?
HS code 100710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (10) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 100710?
In Brazil, HS code 100710 is NCM 1007.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.