HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1101.00 – Wheat or meslin flour
HS code 1101.00 is the 6-digit subheading for wheat or meslin flour. It is used for all-purpose wheat flour, bread flour, cake flour, pastry flour and whole wheat flour.
What HS 1101.00 covers
This HS code covers wheat or meslin flour, representing one of the most significant and widely traded agricultural commodities globally. Wheat flour is a fundamental ingredient in baking, pasta production, and numerous other food industries, making its international trade volume immense. It encompasses various types, such as all-purpose, bread, cake, and whole wheat flour, each with specific protein and gluten characteristics. Major importers include food manufacturers, bakeries, and distributors in countries with insufficient domestic wheat milling capacity. Exporters are typically large milling companies and international grain traders from major wheat-producing nations. Key aspects of this trade involve quality specifications (e.g., ash content, gluten strength), packaging requirements, and adherence to food safety standards. Meslin flour, a blend of wheat and rye, is also included here.
- Covers
- All-purpose wheat flour
- Bread flour
- Cake flour
- Pastry flour
- Whole wheat flour
- Semolina
- Meslin flour
- Examples
- King Arthur Flour
- General Mills Gold Medal Flour
- Ardent Mills
- ADM Milling
- various regional brands
Codes often confused with 1101.00
Common mistake. Can be confused with 110220 (maize flour) or 110290 (other cereal flours) if the grain source is not clearly identified, or even 1103 (cereal groats, meal, and pellets) if the processing level is ambiguous.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 110100, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 110100 in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 5.8% of world imports. Afghanistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 50% of its imports here ($322M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Türkiye $876M 16% of world exports
- 2 Germany $582M 11% of world exports
- 3 Kazakhstan $509M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $5.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $305M 5.8% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $272M 5.2% of world imports
- 3 Afghanistan* ~$257M 4.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
Afghanistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 50% of its imports here ($322M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $5.3B 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 1101.00 2
Brazil splits HS 1101.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1101.00.10 Wheat flourDe trigo
- 1101.00.20 Meslin flour (wheat and rye)De mistura de trigo com centeio (méteil)
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 11.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1101.00
What is HS code 110100?
HS code 110100 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wheat or meslin flour. This HS code covers wheat or meslin flour, representing one of the most significant and widely traded agricultural commodities globally. Wheat flour is a fundamental ingredient in baking, pasta production, and numerous other food industries, making its international trade volume immense. It encompasses various types, such as all-purpose, bread, cake, and whole wheat flour, each with specific protein and gluten characteristics. Major importers include food manufacturers, bakeries, and distributors in countries with insufficient domestic wheat milling capacity. Exporters are typically large milling companies and international grain traders from major wheat-producing nations. Key aspects of this trade involve quality specifications (e.g., ash content, gluten strength), packaging requirements, and adherence to food safety standards. Meslin flour, a blend of wheat and rye, is also included here.
What products fall under HS code 110100?
All-purpose wheat flour, Bread flour, Cake flour, Pastry flour, Whole wheat flour, Semolina, Meslin flour
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110100?
Can be confused with 110220 (maize flour) or 110290 (other cereal flours) if the grain source is not clearly identified, or even 1103 (cereal groats, meal, and pellets) if the processing level is ambiguous.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 110100?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 110100 in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($876M, 16% of world exports), Germany ($582M) and Kazakhstan ($509M). World exports came to about $5.4B, 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 110100?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 110100 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($305M, 5.8% of world imports), the Netherlands ($272M) and Afghanistan (about $257M). World imports came to about $5.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Afghanistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 50% of its imports here ($322M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
How is HS code 110100 structured?
HS code 110100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (11) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 110100?
Brazil splits HS code 110100 into 2 NCM codes: 1101.00.10 (Wheat flour), 1101.00.20 (Meslin flour (wheat and rye)). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.