HS Code 11.06 – Flour, meal and powder; of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714 or of the products of chapter 8

HS code 1106 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Flour, meal and powder; of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714 or of the products of chapter 8. Heading 1106 is a diverse classification encompassing 'Flour, meal and powder; of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714 or of the products of chapter 8.' This broad heading brings together milled products (flour, meal, powder) from several distinct agricultural categories. It includes derivatives from dried legumes (like peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas), sago (a starch extracted from palm stems), other starchy roots and tubers (excluding potatoes, which have their own heading 1105, but including cassava, yam, arrowroot), and fruits from Chapter 8 (such as bananas, almonds, coconuts, chestnuts). The scope covers a wide array of plant-based ingredients crucial for gluten-free diets, plant-based protein products, baking, and industrial applications. This classification is critical for trade compliance due to the varied origins and specific uses of these flours and powders, impacting tariffs, import regulations, and labeling requirements. The growing demand for alternative flours and plant-based proteins has significantly increased the trade importance of this heading. Historically, many of these ingredients have been staples in regional cuisines, and their global trade has expanded with health and dietary trends. As part of Chapter 11, it solidifies its position as processed agricultural products, distinct from their raw forms (Chapter 07 or 08) and more refined starches (1108).

Lentil flour, pea flour, chickpea flour (besan), bean flour, fava bean flour, sago flour, cassava flour (tapioca flour), arrowroot flour, yam flour, plantain flour, banana flour, almond flour, coconut flour, apple powder, date powder, carob powder, chestnut flour, acorn flour, sweet potato flour (from 0714 tubers), taro flour, guar meal, lupin flour, mung bean flour, pea protein powder (if in flour/meal form), dried fruit powders, tapioca meal

Common misclassifications under 1106 include confusing these flours with cereal flours (HS 1102) or potato flour (HS 1105), despite their distinct botanical origins. Another frequent error is classifying the raw, unprocessed legumes (0713), roots/tubers (0714), or fruits (Chapter 08) under 1106, rather than their respective chapters. Furthermore, pure starches derived from these sources (e.g., cassava starch, sago starch) should be classified under HS 1108, not 1106. The key distinction is that 1106 covers the 'flour, meal, and powder' forms of these specific non-cereal, non-potato sources, not their raw state or isolated starches.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 1106 in UN Comtrade data were India ($206M, 19% of world exports), Spain ($132M) and the United States ($96M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 1106 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($90M, 10% of world imports), Germany ($80M) and France ($74M). World imports came to about $867M, 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.

HS code 1106 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 11 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (11) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (06) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.