Product classification
HS code for Barley groats: 1103.19
Cereal groats and meal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1103.
Classification of barley groats under HS 1103.19
Barley groats are classified under HS code 110319. This classification is located in Chapter 11 of the Harmonized System, which covers products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten. Heading 1103 specifically includes cereal groats, meal, and pellets. The subheading 110319 is designated for "Cereal groats and meal; n.e.c. in heading no. 1103," meaning it covers groats and meal from cereals other than wheat, maize, or rice, which have their own specific subheadings. Barley groats, being a product of milling barley grain into coarser fragments, fit precisely into this category, reflecting their processed nature.
- Covers
- Pearled barley
- Hulled barley (if processed to groat form)
- Crushed barley (coarse fragments)
- Barley grits
- Barley for use in soups or porridges (in groat form)
- Also under 1103.19
- Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oats (as oat groats)
- Arrowhead Mills Organic Millet Flour
- Hodgson Mill Rye Meal
- Toasted Buckwheat Groats (Kasha)
Codes often confused with 1103.19
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for barley groats include unprocessed barley grain (HS code 100390), which is classified under Chapter 10 (Cereals) before milling. Another area of confusion can be with finer milled products like barley flour (HS code 1102), which has a different particle size and processing level. Additionally, other forms of worked barley, such as rolled, flaked, or pre-cooked barley, are classified under HS code 1104, as they undergo further processing beyond simple groating. It is essential to distinguish between the degree of processing and the resulting product form.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110319 (the code used for barley groats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110319 (the code used for barley groats) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 57% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 110319, not only barley groats.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $131M 58% of world exports
- 2 Poland $23M 10% of world exports
- 3 Kuwait $6.5M 2.8% of world exports
World total: $228M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $124M 57% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $15M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $8.2M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $218M 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 barley groats
Brazil classifies barley groats under NCM 1103.19.00: HS 1103.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about barley groats
What is the HS code for Barley groats?
The HS code for Barley groats is 110319 (Cereal groats and meal; n.e.c. in heading no. 1103). The HS code for barley groats is 110319.
How do I classify Barley groats for customs?
Barley groats is classified under HS code 110319 — Cereal groats and meal; n.e.c. in heading no. 1103. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between barley groats and barley flour for HS classification?
Barley groats (110319) are coarser fragments of the barley grain, resulting from a less intensive milling process, whereas barley flour (1102) is a finely ground powder.
Which countries are the top exporters of barley groats (HS 110319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110319 (the code used for barley groats) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($131M, 58% of world exports), Poland ($23M) and Kuwait ($6.5M). World exports came to about $228M, 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 barley groats (HS 110319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110319 (the code used for barley groats) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($124M, 57% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($15M) and Germany ($8.2M). World imports came to about $218M, 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.
Is the HS code for Barley groats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110319 for Barley groats is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for barley groats in Brazil?
In Brazil, barley groats (HS 110319) is classified under NCM 1103.19.00.