HS Code for Bulgur wheat

HS code 190430 specifically classifies bulgur wheat. This classification falls under the broader category of prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products. Bulgur wheat is a distinct product because it undergoes a specific preparation process: the wheat kernels are parboiled, dried, and then cracked into various sizes. This processing transforms raw wheat into a ready-to-use cereal product that requires minimal cooking. The HS code highlights that it is a cereal, not maize (corn), in grain form or as flakes or other worked grains, derived specifically from bulgur wheat. This precise description ensures that this widely consumed prepared cereal product is accurately categorized, distinguishing it from raw wheat or other processed cereal grains.

Products Included

• Fine bulgur wheat
• Medium bulgur wheat
• Coarse bulgur wheat
• Bulgur wheat in grain form
• Bulgur wheat in flake form
• Other worked grains derived from bulgur wheat, ready for consumption after minimal preparation

Common Misclassification

Misclassification of bulgur wheat primarily occurs with raw wheat or other forms of processed cereal grains. HS 1001 covers raw, unprocessed wheat and meslin. Bulgur wheat, having been parboiled, dried, and cracked, is a prepared food and therefore distinct from raw wheat. Another potential area of confusion is HS 1104, which covers cereal grains otherwise worked (e.g., hulled, pearled, sliced, or kibbled). While bulgur is a worked grain, its specific parboiling and drying process before cracking places it more precisely under 190430 as a prepared food. HS 190410 covers other prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals (e.g., corn flakes), but 190430 is the specific subheading for bulgur wheat, making it the most accurate classification.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Bulgur wheat?

The HS code for bulgur wheat is 190430, which classifies it as a prepared food obtained from cereals, specifically bulgur wheat, in grain or other worked forms.

Is raw wheat classified under HS 190430?

No, raw, unprocessed wheat is classified under HS 1001 (Wheat and meslin). HS 190430 is specifically for bulgur wheat, which is a prepared cereal product that has undergone parboiling, drying, and cracking.