Product classification
HS code for Buckwheat: 1008.10
Cereals, buckwheat.
Classification of buckwheat under HS 1008.10
The Harmonized System (HS) code 100810 specifically classifies "Cereals; buckwheat." This classification is straightforward and unambiguous, directly identifying buckwheat as a distinct cereal grain. Despite not being a true grass like wheat or rice, buckwheat is botanically classified under Chapter 10 of the HS, which is dedicated to cereals. This placement reflects its common use as a grain for human consumption and animal feed, similar to other cereals. The code applies to buckwheat in its raw, unprocessed form, typically after harvesting and initial cleaning, but before any significant milling or processing into flour or groats, unless specifically noted otherwise in subheadings.
- Covers
- Common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)
- Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum)
- Unhulled buckwheat grains
- Cleaned raw buckwheat seeds
- Also under 1008.10
- Bob's Red Mill Buckwheat Flour
- Arrowhead Mills Buckwheat Groats
- Eden Organic Buckwheat
- Soba noodles (made from buckwheat flour)
Codes often confused with 1008.10
Common mistake. Misclassification of buckwheat is less common due to its specific HS code, but it can occur with other minor cereals or pseudo-cereals. HS code 100820 covers "Millet," which is a different group of small-seeded grasses. HS code 100830 is for "Canary seeds," another distinct cereal. HS code 100890 covers "Other cereals," which would be used for any cereal not specifically listed in the preceding subheadings of 1008. However, since buckwheat has its own dedicated code (100810), it should not be classified under 100890. The key is the direct identification of the grain as buckwheat.
Top exporters and importers of HS 100810 (the code used for buckwheat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 100810 (the code used for buckwheat) in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world imports. Germany reports $255M of its chapter 10 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 100810, not only buckwheat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$86M 53% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Latvia $14M 8.5% of world exports
- 3 United States $11M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $163M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $68M 38% of world imports
- 2 Japan $24M 13% of world imports
- 3 Italy $8.5M 4.8% of world imports
Germany reports $255M of its chapter 10 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $178M 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 codes for buckwheat
Brazil splits HS 1008.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1008.10.10Buckwheat seed for sowing
- 1008.10.90Buckwheat, not for sowing
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about buckwheat
What is the HS code for Buckwheat?
The HS code for Buckwheat is 100810 (Cereals; buckwheat). The HS code for buckwheat, in its raw or unprocessed grain form, is 100810.
How do I classify Buckwheat for customs?
Buckwheat is classified under HS code 100810 — Cereals; buckwheat. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is buckwheat considered a true cereal for HS classification purposes?
Yes, for Harmonized System classification purposes, buckwheat is categorized under Chapter 10, which is titled "Cereals." This classification reflects its agricultural and commercial use as a grain, despite its botanical distinction from true grasses.
Which countries are the top exporters of buckwheat (HS 100810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 100810 (the code used for buckwheat) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $86M, 53% of world exports), Latvia ($14M) and the United States ($11M). World exports came to about $163M, 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 buckwheat (HS 100810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 100810 (the code used for buckwheat) in UN Comtrade data were China ($68M, 38% of world imports), Japan ($24M) and Italy ($8.5M). World imports came to about $178M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Germany reports $255M of its chapter 10 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Buckwheat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 100810 for Buckwheat 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 buckwheat in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 100810 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for buckwheat depends on the product's details: 1008.10.10 (Buckwheat seed for sowing), 1008.10.90 (Buckwheat, not for sowing).