HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1104.30 – Cereal; germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground
HS code 1104.30 is the 6-digit subheading for cereal, germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground. It is used for wheat germ (toasted), corn germ, barley germ, oat germ and rye germ.
What HS 1104.30 covers
This HS code specifically covers cereal germ, which is the embryo of the cereal grain, separated during the milling process. Cereal germ, particularly wheat germ, is highly valued for its nutritional content, being rich in vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. It is traded internationally by milling companies, health food manufacturers, and supplement producers. It is used as a dietary supplement, an ingredient in baked goods, breakfast cereals, and sometimes in animal feed. The trade in cereal germ is driven by consumer demand for nutrient-dense foods and the efficient utilization of milling byproducts, making it a valuable commodity in the health and food industries.
- Covers
- Wheat germ (toasted)
- Corn germ
- Barley germ
- Oat germ
- Rye germ
- Raw wheat germ
- Examples
- Kretschmer Wheat Germ
- Bob's Red Mill Wheat Germ
- Hodgson Mill Wheat Germ
- Nature's Path Organic Wheat Germ
Codes often confused with 1104.30
Common mistake. Can be confused with bran (2302.XX) or other milling byproducts, but germ is distinct due to its specific nutritional profile and higher value applications.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 110430, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 110430 in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 44% of world imports. Austria reports $214M of its chapter 11 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$33M 14% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 France $20M 9.1% of world exports
- 3 Austria $20M 9.0% of world exports
Austria reports $214M of its chapter 11 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $226M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Türkiye $91M 44% of world imports
- 2 Italy $29M 14% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $17M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $205M 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 1104.30
Brazil does not split HS 1104.30: its NCM code is 1104.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 11.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1104.30
What is HS code 110430?
HS code 110430 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cereal; germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground. This HS code specifically covers cereal germ, which is the embryo of the cereal grain, separated during the milling process. Cereal germ, particularly wheat germ, is highly valued for its nutritional content, being rich in vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. It is traded internationally by milling companies, health food manufacturers, and supplement producers. It is used as a dietary supplement, an ingredient in baked goods, breakfast cereals, and sometimes in animal feed. The trade in cereal germ is driven by consumer demand for nutrient-dense foods and the efficient utilization of milling byproducts, making it a valuable commodity in the health and food industries.
What products fall under HS code 110430?
Wheat germ (toasted), corn germ, barley germ, oat germ, rye germ, raw wheat germ
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110430?
Can be confused with bran (2302.XX) or other milling byproducts, but germ is distinct due to its specific nutritional profile and higher value applications.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 110430?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 110430 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $33M, 14% of world exports), France ($20M) and Austria ($20M). World exports came to about $226M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Austria reports $214M of its chapter 11 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 110430?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 110430 in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($91M, 44% of world imports), Italy ($29M) and Belgium ($17M). World imports came to about $205M, 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 110430 structured?
HS code 110430 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 110430?
In Brazil, HS code 110430 is NCM 1104.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.