HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1008.60 – Cereals; triticale
HS code 1008.60 is the 6-digit subheading for cereals, triticale. It is used for triticale grain, triticale flour, triticale for animal feed, triticale for brewing and triticale seeds for planting.
What HS 1008.60 covers
Triticale, covered by this HS code, is a hybrid cereal grain resulting from a cross between wheat and rye. It combines the high yield and quality of wheat with the hardiness and disease resistance of rye, making it an attractive crop for farmers. Primarily, triticale is traded for animal feed, offering a nutritious and cost-effective ingredient for livestock. However, its use in human consumption, particularly in baking and brewing, is slowly expanding due to its unique flavor profile and nutritional benefits. Importers include feed manufacturers, grain merchants, and increasingly, specialty food producers. Exporters are typically large agricultural producers and grain trading companies in regions where triticale cultivation is well-established. Key aspects of this trade include assessing its protein content, suitability for specific feed formulations, and its role in sustainable agricultural practices.
- Covers
- Triticale grain
- Triticale flour
- Triticale for animal feed
- Triticale for brewing
- Triticale seeds for planting
- Triticale flakes
- Examples
- Various agricultural suppliers (e.g., Limagrain, KWS)
- local mills producing triticale flour
- feed companies
Codes often confused with 1008.60
Common mistake. Frequently confused with 1001 (wheat) or 1002 (rye) due to its hybrid nature, but its distinct genetic makeup places it here.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 100860, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 100860 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 35% 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 Poland $104M 55% of world exports
- 2 Germany $28M 15% of world exports
- 3 Lithuania $21M 11% of world exports
World total: $189M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $58M 35% of world imports
- 2 Spain $41M 25% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $28M 17% of world imports
World total: $164M 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 codes for 1008.60 2
Brazil splits HS 1008.60 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1008.60.10 Triticale seed for sowingPara semeadura (sementeira)
- 1008.60.90 Triticale, 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 1008.60
What is HS code 100860?
HS code 100860 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cereals; triticale. Triticale, covered by this HS code, is a hybrid cereal grain resulting from a cross between wheat and rye. It combines the high yield and quality of wheat with the hardiness and disease resistance of rye, making it an attractive crop for farmers. Primarily, triticale is traded for animal feed, offering a nutritious and cost-effective ingredient for livestock. However, its use in human consumption, particularly in baking and brewing, is slowly expanding due to its unique flavor profile and nutritional benefits. Importers include feed manufacturers, grain merchants, and increasingly, specialty food producers. Exporters are typically large agricultural producers and grain trading companies in regions where triticale cultivation is well-established. Key aspects of this trade include assessing its protein content, suitability for specific feed formulations, and its role in sustainable agricultural practices.
What products fall under HS code 100860?
Triticale grain, Triticale flour, Triticale for animal feed, Triticale for brewing, Triticale seeds for planting, Triticale flakes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 100860?
Frequently confused with 1001 (wheat) or 1002 (rye) due to its hybrid nature, but its distinct genetic makeup places it here.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 100860?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 100860 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($104M, 55% of world exports), Germany ($28M) and Lithuania ($21M). World exports came to about $189M, 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 100860?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 100860 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($58M, 35% of world imports), Spain ($41M) and the Netherlands ($28M). World imports came to about $164M, 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 100860 structured?
HS code 100860 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 100860?
Brazil splits HS code 100860 into 2 NCM codes: 1008.60.10 (Triticale seed for sowing), 1008.60.90 (Triticale, not for sowing). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.