HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1102.20 – Cereal flour; of maize (corn)
HS code 1102.20 is the 6-digit subheading for cereal flour, of maize (corn). It is used for corn flour (fine), cornmeal (medium/coarse), masa harina, polenta and yellow corn flour.
What HS 1102.20 covers
This HS code specifically covers flour derived from maize (corn), a staple ingredient in diverse cuisines and food industries worldwide. Maize flour, also known as corn flour or cornmeal, is traded in various grinds and forms, including fine flour, coarse meal, and masa harina, which is essential for tortillas and other traditional dishes. Importers include food processing companies, snack manufacturers, and distributors catering to specific culinary traditions. Exporters are typically large agricultural producers and grain processors from major corn-growing regions. Key considerations in this trade involve specifying the grind size, whether it's degermed or whole grain, and its suitability for particular applications (e.g., baking, thickening, or tortilla production). The global demand for maize flour is driven by its versatility and cultural significance in many parts of the world.
- Covers
- Corn flour (fine)
- Cornmeal (medium/coarse)
- Masa harina
- Polenta
- Yellow corn flour
- White corn flour
- Corn grits
- Examples
- Maseca Masa Harina
- Bob's Red Mill Cornmeal
- Quaker Corn Meal
- Goya Masa Harina
Codes often confused with 1102.20
Common mistake. Often confused with 110100 (wheat flour) or 110290 (other cereal flours) if the specific grain source is not clear, or 1108 (starches) for very fine corn flour/starch.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 110220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 110220 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 Mexico $190M 26% of world exports
- 2 Italy $69M 9.4% of world exports
- 3 United States $58M 7.9% of world exports
World total: $729M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $209M 25% of world imports
- 2 Mozambique $66M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 DR Congo* ~$59M 7.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $849M 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 code for 1102.20
Brazil does not split HS 1102.20: its NCM code is 1102.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 11.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1102.20
What is HS code 110220?
HS code 110220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cereal flour; of maize (corn). This HS code specifically covers flour derived from maize (corn), a staple ingredient in diverse cuisines and food industries worldwide. Maize flour, also known as corn flour or cornmeal, is traded in various grinds and forms, including fine flour, coarse meal, and masa harina, which is essential for tortillas and other traditional dishes. Importers include food processing companies, snack manufacturers, and distributors catering to specific culinary traditions. Exporters are typically large agricultural producers and grain processors from major corn-growing regions. Key considerations in this trade involve specifying the grind size, whether it's degermed or whole grain, and its suitability for particular applications (e.g., baking, thickening, or tortilla production). The global demand for maize flour is driven by its versatility and cultural significance in many parts of the world.
What products fall under HS code 110220?
Corn flour (fine), Cornmeal (medium/coarse), Masa harina, Polenta, Yellow corn flour, White corn flour, Corn grits
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110220?
Often confused with 110100 (wheat flour) or 110290 (other cereal flours) if the specific grain source is not clear, or 1108 (starches) for very fine corn flour/starch.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 110220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 110220 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($190M, 26% of world exports), Italy ($69M) and the United States ($58M). World exports came to about $729M, 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 110220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 110220 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($209M, 25% of world imports), Mozambique ($66M) and the DR Congo (about $59M). World imports came to about $849M, 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 110220 structured?
HS code 110220 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (11) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 110220?
In Brazil, HS code 110220 is NCM 1102.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.