HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1008.10 – Cereals; buckwheat
HS code 1008.10 is the 6-digit subheading for cereals, buckwheat. It is used for buckwheat groats, buckwheat flour, roasted buckwheat (kasha), buckwheat kernels and buckwheat hulls.
What HS 1008.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers buckwheat, a pseudocereal known for its nutritional value and gluten-free properties. Buckwheat is traded internationally both for human consumption, primarily as groats, flour, and noodles, and for animal feed. It is also valued for its use as a cover crop and for honey production. Major exporters typically include countries with cooler climates and suitable agricultural practices for buckwheat cultivation, such as Russia, China, Ukraine, and Poland. Importers are diverse, ranging from health-conscious markets in North America and Europe seeking gluten-free alternatives to countries with traditional culinary uses for buckwheat. Key considerations in this trade include grain quality, moisture content, and the absence of foreign matter. The demand for buckwheat has seen a resurgence due to increasing awareness of its health benefits and its versatility in various food applications, making it a niche but growing commodity.
- Covers
- Buckwheat groats
- Buckwheat flour
- Roasted buckwheat (kasha)
- Buckwheat kernels
- Buckwheat hulls
- Buckwheat flakes
- Examples
- Bob's Red Mill Buckwheat Flour
- Arrowhead Mills Buckwheat Groats
- Eden Organic Buckwheat
- Soba noodles (made from buckwheat flour)
Codes often confused with 1008.10
Common mistake. This code is generally distinct but could be confused with other pseudocereals like quinoa (100850) or amaranth (100860) if not carefully identified. It's also separate from processed buckwheat products like prepared breakfast cereals under Chapter 19.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 100810, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 100810 in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world imports. Germany reports $255M of its chapter 10 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$86M 53% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Latvia $14M 8.5% of world exports
- 3 United States $11M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $163M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $68M 38% of world imports
- 2 Japan $24M 13% of world imports
- 3 Italy $8.5M 4.8% of world imports
Germany reports $255M of its chapter 10 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $178M 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 codes for 1008.10 2
Brazil splits HS 1008.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1008.10.10 Buckwheat seed for sowingPara semeadura (sementeira)
- 1008.10.90 Buckwheat, not for sowingOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 10.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1008.10
What is HS code 100810?
HS code 100810 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cereals; buckwheat. This HS code specifically covers buckwheat, a pseudocereal known for its nutritional value and gluten-free properties. Buckwheat is traded internationally both for human consumption, primarily as groats, flour, and noodles, and for animal feed. It is also valued for its use as a cover crop and for honey production. Major exporters typically include countries with cooler climates and suitable agricultural practices for buckwheat cultivation, such as Russia, China, Ukraine, and Poland. Importers are diverse, ranging from health-conscious markets in North America and Europe seeking gluten-free alternatives to countries with traditional culinary uses for buckwheat. Key considerations in this trade include grain quality, moisture content, and the absence of foreign matter. The demand for buckwheat has seen a resurgence due to increasing awareness of its health benefits and its versatility in various food applications, making it a niche but growing commodity.
What products fall under HS code 100810?
Buckwheat groats, Buckwheat flour, Roasted buckwheat (kasha), Buckwheat kernels, Buckwheat hulls, Buckwheat flakes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 100810?
This code is generally distinct but could be confused with other pseudocereals like quinoa (100850) or amaranth (100860) if not carefully identified. It's also separate from processed buckwheat products like prepared breakfast cereals under Chapter 19.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 100810?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 100810 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $86M, 53% of world exports), Latvia ($14M) and the United States ($11M). World exports came to about $163M, 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 100810?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 100810 in UN Comtrade data were China ($68M, 38% of world imports), Japan ($24M) and Italy ($8.5M). World imports came to about $178M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Germany reports $255M of its chapter 10 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 100810 structured?
HS code 100810 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (10) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) 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 100810?
Brazil splits HS code 100810 into 2 NCM codes: 1008.10.10 (Buckwheat seed for sowing), 1008.10.90 (Buckwheat, not for sowing). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.