Product classification
HS code for Bulgur wheat: 1904.30
Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes), cereals, not maize (corn), in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains, from bulgur wheat.
Classification of bulgur wheat under HS 1904.30
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 1904.30
- Duru Bulgur
- Near East Bulgur
- Bob's Red Mill Bulgur
- Sunnyland Bulgur
Codes often confused with 1904.30
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 190430 (the code used for bulgur wheat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 190430 (the code used for bulgur wheat) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 76% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% 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 190430, not only bulgur wheat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Türkiye $130M 76% of world exports
- 2 United States $7.5M 4.3% of world exports
- 3 Germany $6.8M 4.0% of world exports
World total: $172M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $38M 20% of world imports
- 2 Syria* ~$16M 8.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Iraq* ~$14M 7.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $192M 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 code for bulgur wheat
Brazil classifies bulgur wheat under NCM 1904.30.00: HS 1904.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bulgur wheat
What is the HS code for Bulgur wheat?
The HS code for Bulgur wheat is 190430 (Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals, not maize (corn), in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains, from 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.
How do I classify Bulgur wheat for customs?
Bulgur wheat is classified under HS code 190430 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals, not maize (corn), in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains, from bulgur wheat. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of bulgur wheat (HS 190430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 190430 (the code used for bulgur wheat) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($130M, 76% of world exports), the United States ($7.5M) and Germany ($6.8M). World exports came to about $172M, 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 bulgur wheat (HS 190430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 190430 (the code used for bulgur wheat) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($38M, 20% of world imports), Syria (about $16M) and Iraq (about $14M). World imports came to about $192M, 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 Bulgur wheat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 190430 for Bulgur wheat 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 bulgur wheat in Brazil?
In Brazil, bulgur wheat (HS 190430) is classified under NCM 1904.30.00.