HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1108.11 – Starch; wheat
HS code 1108.11 is the 6-digit subheading for starch, wheat. It is used for wheat starch powder, vital wheat gluten (often co-product), modified wheat starch, native wheat starch and wheat starch for baking.
What HS 1108.11 covers
Wheat starch is a widely traded commodity in the global food and industrial sectors, extracted from wheat flour. It is primarily valued for its thickening, gelling, and binding properties. In the food industry, it's used in baked goods, noodles, sauces, and confectionery, often to improve texture and stability. Industrially, it finds applications in paper manufacturing, textiles, and as a component in biodegradable plastics. Major importers include countries with large food processing and industrial manufacturing bases, such as China, the United States, and Germany, seeking cost-effective and versatile starch solutions. Exporters are typically major wheat-producing nations with advanced processing capabilities, like France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Key considerations in trade include purity, viscosity, and specific functional properties tailored for different applications, as well as compliance with food safety and labeling regulations, especially regarding gluten content.
- Covers
- Wheat starch powder
- Vital wheat gluten (often co-product)
- Modified wheat starch
- Native wheat starch
- Wheat starch for baking
- Examples
- MGP Ingredients Wheat Starch
- Roquette Wheat Starch
- Cargill Wheat Starch
- ADM Wheat Starch
Codes often confused with 1108.11
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 110100 (Wheat or meslin flour) as both are wheat-derived, but starch is a purified carbohydrate, while flour contains gluten and other components. It's also distinct from 110819 (Other starches) which covers starches from other sources.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 110811, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 110811 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% 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 Germany $59M 16% of world exports
- 2 Australia $51M 14% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $50M 14% of world exports
World total: $365M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $120M 23% of world imports
- 2 France $60M 12% of world imports
- 3 Poland $38M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $517M 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 1108.11
Brazil does not split HS 1108.11: its NCM code is 1108.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 11.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1108.11
What is HS code 110811?
HS code 110811 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Starch; wheat. Wheat starch is a widely traded commodity in the global food and industrial sectors, extracted from wheat flour. It is primarily valued for its thickening, gelling, and binding properties. In the food industry, it's used in baked goods, noodles, sauces, and confectionery, often to improve texture and stability. Industrially, it finds applications in paper manufacturing, textiles, and as a component in biodegradable plastics. Major importers include countries with large food processing and industrial manufacturing bases, such as China, the United States, and Germany, seeking cost-effective and versatile starch solutions. Exporters are typically major wheat-producing nations with advanced processing capabilities, like France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Key considerations in trade include purity, viscosity, and specific functional properties tailored for different applications, as well as compliance with food safety and labeling regulations, especially regarding gluten content.
What products fall under HS code 110811?
Wheat starch powder, Vital wheat gluten (often co-product), Modified wheat starch, Native wheat starch, Wheat starch for baking
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110811?
This code can be confused with 110100 (Wheat or meslin flour) as both are wheat-derived, but starch is a purified carbohydrate, while flour contains gluten and other components. It's also distinct from 110819 (Other starches) which covers starches from other sources.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 110811?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 110811 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($59M, 16% of world exports), Australia ($51M) and the Netherlands ($50M). World exports came to about $365M, 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 110811?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 110811 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($120M, 23% of world imports), France ($60M) and Poland ($38M). World imports came to about $517M, 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 110811 structured?
HS code 110811 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (11) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 110811?
In Brazil, HS code 110811 is NCM 1108.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.