HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 1008.90 – Cereals; n.e.c. in chapter 10

HS code 1008.90 is the 6-digit subheading for cereals, n.e.c. in chapter 10. It is used for teff grain, amaranth grain, buckwheat (unroasted), job's tears and wild rice (cultivated).

What HS 1008.90 covers

This HS code serves as a 'catch-all' for cereals not elsewhere specified in Chapter 10, encompassing a diverse range of grains that may be less common globally but hold significant regional importance or are gaining traction in niche markets. It includes ancient grains like teff, amaranth, spelt, and einkorn, as well as buckwheat and Job's tears. Importers are often specialty food distributors, health food manufacturers, and ethnic food suppliers seeking unique ingredients. Exporters are typically agricultural producers from specific regions where these grains are traditionally cultivated. Key considerations in this trade involve accurate identification of the specific grain, understanding its culinary applications, and navigating the often smaller, more fragmented supply chains compared to major cereals. The growing interest in dietary diversity and gluten-free options drives demand for these 'other' cereals.

Covers
  • Teff grain
  • Amaranth grain
  • Buckwheat (unroasted)
  • Job's tears
  • Wild rice (cultivated)
  • Spelt grain
  • Einkorn grain
Examples
  • Bob's Red Mill Teff
  • Arrowhead Mills Amaranth
  • Eden Foods Buckwheat
  • various organic and specialty food brands

Codes often confused with 1008.90

Common mistake. This code is often a default for grains that don't fit specific categories, leading to potential confusion with more common cereals (e.g., 1001-1008) if not properly identified, or even 121299 (other products of heading 1212) if not recognized as a cereal.

10.01Wheat and meslin10.08Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals1212.99Vegetable products; fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground12.12Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c.

Top exporters and importers of HS code 100890, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 100890 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% 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. 1 France $26M
  2. 2 United States $24M
  3. 3 Romania $20M

World total: $197M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $36M
  2. 2 Spain $15M
  3. 3 United States $12M

World total: $149M 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 1008.90 2

Brazil splits HS 1008.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 1008.90.10 Other cereal seed for sowingPara semeadura (sementeira)
  2. 1008.90.90 Other cereals, 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 1008.90

What is HS code 100890?

HS code 100890 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cereals; n.e.c. in chapter 10. This HS code serves as a 'catch-all' for cereals not elsewhere specified in Chapter 10, encompassing a diverse range of grains that may be less common globally but hold significant regional importance or are gaining traction in niche markets. It includes ancient grains like teff, amaranth, spelt, and einkorn, as well as buckwheat and Job's tears. Importers are often specialty food distributors, health food manufacturers, and ethnic food suppliers seeking unique ingredients. Exporters are typically agricultural producers from specific regions where these grains are traditionally cultivated. Key considerations in this trade involve accurate identification of the specific grain, understanding its culinary applications, and navigating the often smaller, more fragmented supply chains compared to major cereals. The growing interest in dietary diversity and gluten-free options drives demand for these 'other' cereals.

What products fall under HS code 100890?

Teff grain, Amaranth grain, Buckwheat (unroasted), Job's tears, Wild rice (cultivated), Spelt grain, Einkorn grain

What are common misclassifications for HS code 100890?

This code is often a default for grains that don't fit specific categories, leading to potential confusion with more common cereals (e.g., 1001-1008) if not properly identified, or even 121299 (other products of heading 1212) if not recognized as a cereal.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 100890?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 100890 in UN Comtrade data were France ($26M, 13% of world exports), the United States ($24M) and Romania ($20M). World exports came to about $197M, 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 100890?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 100890 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($36M, 24% of world imports), Spain ($15M) and the United States ($12M). World imports came to about $149M, 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 100890 structured?

HS code 100890 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 100890?

Brazil splits HS code 100890 into 2 NCM codes: 1008.90.10 (Other cereal seed for sowing), 1008.90.90 (Other cereals, not for sowing). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.