HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1102.90 – Cereal flours; other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn)
HS code 1102.90 is the 6-digit subheading for cereal flours, other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn). It is used for rice flour, rye flour, oat flour, barley flour and millet flour.
What HS 1102.90 covers
This HS code is a broad category for cereal flours other than those made from wheat, meslin, or maize. It encompasses a wide array of specialty and alternative flours, reflecting diverse culinary traditions and the growing demand for gluten-free and health-conscious food products. This includes flours made from rice, rye, oats, barley, millet, sorghum, teff, and quinoa, among others. Importers are typically specialty food manufacturers, health food distributors, and ethnic food suppliers seeking specific ingredients for niche markets. Exporters are often agricultural producers and processors from regions specializing in these particular grains. Key aspects of this trade involve accurate identification of the grain source, understanding its unique functional properties (e.g., gluten content, texture), and meeting specific dietary and quality certifications. The market is highly dynamic, driven by evolving consumer preferences and dietary trends.
- Covers
- Rice flour
- Rye flour
- Oat flour
- Barley flour
- Millet flour
- Sorghum flour
- Teff flour
- Quinoa flour
- Examples
Bob's Red Mill Rice Flour, Arrowhead Mills Rye Flour, King Arthur Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour (often a blend, but individual flours fall here), various organic brands
Codes often confused with 1102.90
Common mistake. Can be confused with 110100 (wheat flour) or 110220 (maize flour) if the grain type is not specified, or 1108 (starches) if the flour is highly refined and primarily starch.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 110290, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 110290 in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10% 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 Thailand $168M 25% of world exports
- 2 Germany $62M 9.1% of world exports
- 3 India $49M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $681M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $80M 10% of world imports
- 2 Germany $52M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 Spain $49M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $778M 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 code for 1102.90
Brazil does not split HS 1102.90: its NCM code is 1102.90.00.
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 1102.90
What is HS code 110290?
HS code 110290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cereal flours; other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn). This HS code is a broad category for cereal flours other than those made from wheat, meslin, or maize. It encompasses a wide array of specialty and alternative flours, reflecting diverse culinary traditions and the growing demand for gluten-free and health-conscious food products. This includes flours made from rice, rye, oats, barley, millet, sorghum, teff, and quinoa, among others. Importers are typically specialty food manufacturers, health food distributors, and ethnic food suppliers seeking specific ingredients for niche markets. Exporters are often agricultural producers and processors from regions specializing in these particular grains. Key aspects of this trade involve accurate identification of the grain source, understanding its unique functional properties (e.g., gluten content, texture), and meeting specific dietary and quality certifications. The market is highly dynamic, driven by evolving consumer preferences and dietary trends.
What products fall under HS code 110290?
Rice flour, Rye flour, Oat flour, Barley flour, Millet flour, Sorghum flour, Teff flour, Quinoa flour
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110290?
Can be confused with 110100 (wheat flour) or 110220 (maize flour) if the grain type is not specified, or 1108 (starches) if the flour is highly refined and primarily starch.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 110290?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 110290 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($168M, 25% of world exports), Germany ($62M) and India ($49M). World exports came to about $681M, 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 110290?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 110290 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($80M, 10% of world imports), Germany ($52M) and Spain ($49M). World imports came to about $778M, 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 110290 structured?
HS code 110290 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 110290?
In Brazil, HS code 110290 is NCM 1102.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.