About HS Code 110429
This 'basket' HS code covers cereal grains that have been worked (e.g., hulled, pearled, sliced, or kibbled), excluding oats, maize, and rice. This diverse category includes products like pearled barley, cracked wheat (distinct from bulgur), hulled millet, and buckwheat groats. These grains are traded by specialty food companies, health food distributors, and agricultural processors, catering to niche markets for diverse culinary uses, health-conscious consumers, and specific ethnic cuisines. The working processes enhance digestibility, alter texture, and prepare the grains for various cooking methods, making them valuable components in a wide array of food products globally.
Products Under This Code
Pearled barley, cracked wheat (not bulgur), hulled millet, pearled spelt, kibbled rye, buckwheat groats
Real World Examples
Bob's Red Mill Pearled Barley, Arrowhead Mills Organic Buckwheat Groats, Lundberg Family Farms Organic Pearled Farro, Shiloh Farms Cracked Wheat
Common Misclassification
Often confused with whole grains (Chapter 10) or flours (Chapter 11) of these cereals, or even rolled/flaked versions (1104.19) if the specific working process isn't clear.
Products Classified Under 1104.29
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Trade patterns are diverse, with specific countries specializing in certain grains, such as Canada for barley and buckwheat, and various EU nations for spelt and rye.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 110429?
HS code 110429 covers: Cereal grains; worked, other than rolled or flaked (e.g. Hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of cereals, excluding oats and maize, and rice of heading no.1006. This 'basket' HS code covers cereal grains that have been worked (e.g., hulled, pearled, sliced, or kibbled), excluding oats, maize, and rice. This diverse category includes products like pearled barley, cracked wheat (distinct from bulgur), hulled millet, and buckwheat groats. These grains are traded by specialty food companies, health food distributors, and agricultural processors, catering to niche markets for diverse culinary uses, health-conscious consumers, and specific ethnic cuisines. The working processes enhance digestibility, alter texture, and prepare the grains for various cooking methods, making them valuable components in a wide array of food products globally.
What products fall under HS code 110429?
Pearled barley, cracked wheat (not bulgur), hulled millet, pearled spelt, kibbled rye, buckwheat groats
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110429?
Often confused with whole grains (Chapter 10) or flours (Chapter 11) of these cereals, or even rolled/flaked versions (1104.19) if the specific working process isn't clear.
How is HS code 110429 structured?
HS code 110429 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (11) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.