Product classification
HS code for Cereal meal: 1103.19
Cereal groats and meal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1103.
Classification of cereal meal under HS 1103.19
Cereal meal is classified under HS code 1103.19. Heading 1103 covers cereal groats, meal, and pellets. The classification of milling products depends heavily on the particle size and the ability of the product to pass through specific sieves. According to Note 2 to Chapter 11, for a product to be considered a "meal," it must meet specific percentage requirements when passed through a metal wire cloth sieve with a specified mesh aperture (usually 315 or 500 microns depending on the grain). Subheading 1103.19 is the residual category for meals derived from cereals other than wheat (1103.11) or maize/corn (1103.13). This includes meals made from rye, barley, oats, or sorghum. The meal is coarser than flour but finer than groats, representing a specific stage of the milling process.
- Covers
- Oatmeal (not prepared for immediate consumption)
- Barley meal
- Rye meal
- Sorghum meal
- Millet meal
- 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. The primary misclassification occurs with HS code 1102, which covers cereal flours. The distinction between meal (1103) and flour (1102) is strictly technical, based on the sieve test defined in Chapter 11 Note 2. If the product is too fine, it is flour; if it meets the coarser criteria, it is meal. Another error is confusing 1103.19 with 1904.10 (prepared breakfast cereals). If the meal has been pre-cooked, toasted, or otherwise prepared, it moves from the milling chapter (11) to the prepared foodstuffs chapter (19). Finally, 1103.11 should be used specifically for wheat meal, not 1103.19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110319 (the code used for cereal meal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110319 (the code used for cereal meal) 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 cereal meal.
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 cereal meal
Brazil classifies cereal meal 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 cereal meal
What is the HS code for Cereal meal?
The HS code for Cereal meal is 110319 (Cereal groats and meal; n.e.c. in heading no. 1103). For cereals other than wheat or corn, the HS code for cereal meal is 1103.19.
How do I classify Cereal meal for customs?
Cereal meal 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 cereal meal and cereal flour?
The difference is based on particle size. Under Chapter 11 notes, meal is coarser than flour and must meet specific sieve-passing percentages (e.g., passing through a 315 or 500-micron mesh).
Which countries are the top exporters of cereal meal (HS 110319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110319 (the code used for cereal meal) 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 cereal meal (HS 110319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110319 (the code used for cereal meal) 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 Cereal meal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110319 for Cereal meal 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 cereal meal in Brazil?
In Brazil, cereal meal (HS 110319) is classified under NCM 1103.19.00.