HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1103.13 – Cereal groats and meal; of maize (corn)
HS code 1103.13 is the 6-digit subheading for cereal groats and meal, of maize (corn). It is used for corn grits, cornmeal, polenta, masa harina and hominy grits.
What HS 1103.13 covers
This HS code encompasses cereal groats and meal specifically derived from maize, commonly known as corn. These products are a staple in many cuisines and industrial applications worldwide. International trade is driven by large-scale corn processors, snack food manufacturers, and animal feed producers. Key uses include the production of cornmeal for baking (e.g., cornbread, tortillas), polenta, hominy grits, and as a significant ingredient in various animal feeds and brewing processes. Factors like GMO status, regional culinary preferences, and global corn harvests heavily influence its trade dynamics. It represents a vital link in the global food and feed supply chain.
- Covers
- Corn grits
- Cornmeal
- Polenta
- Masa harina
- Hominy grits
- Coarse ground corn
- Examples
- Quaker Corn Meal
- Maseca Masa Harina
- Bob's Red Mill Polenta
- Goya Hominy Grits
Codes often confused with 1103.13
Common mistake. Often confused with corn flour (1102.20) which is finer, or whole maize grains (1005.XX) which are unprocessed. The processing level is the key differentiator.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 110313, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 110313 in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the DR Congo, with about 18% 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 South Africa $160M 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $104M 16% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $57M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $646M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 DR Congo* ~$104M 18% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United Kingdom $28M 5.0% of world imports
- 3 Iraq* ~$19M 3.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $563M 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 1103.13
Brazil does not split HS 1103.13: its NCM code is 1103.13.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 11.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1103.13
What is HS code 110313?
HS code 110313 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cereal groats and meal; of maize (corn). This HS code encompasses cereal groats and meal specifically derived from maize, commonly known as corn. These products are a staple in many cuisines and industrial applications worldwide. International trade is driven by large-scale corn processors, snack food manufacturers, and animal feed producers. Key uses include the production of cornmeal for baking (e.g., cornbread, tortillas), polenta, hominy grits, and as a significant ingredient in various animal feeds and brewing processes. Factors like GMO status, regional culinary preferences, and global corn harvests heavily influence its trade dynamics. It represents a vital link in the global food and feed supply chain.
What products fall under HS code 110313?
Corn grits, cornmeal, polenta, masa harina, hominy grits, coarse ground corn
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110313?
Often confused with corn flour (1102.20) which is finer, or whole maize grains (1005.XX) which are unprocessed. The processing level is the key differentiator.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 110313?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 110313 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($160M, 25% of world exports), the United States ($104M) and Türkiye ($57M). World exports came to about $646M, 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 110313?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 110313 in UN Comtrade data were the DR Congo (about $104M, 18% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($28M) and Iraq (about $19M). World imports came to about $563M, 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 110313 structured?
HS code 110313 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (11) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 110313?
In Brazil, HS code 110313 is NCM 1103.13.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.