Product classification
HS code for Corn groats: 1103.13
Cereal groats and meal, of maize (corn).
Classification of corn groats under HS 1103.13
Corn groats and corn meal are classified under HS code 1103.13. This classification falls within Chapter 11, which deals with products of the milling industry. Heading 1103 specifically covers cereal groats, meal, and pellets. Groats are defined as grains that have been fragmented or dehulled, while meal is a coarser grind than flour. For maize, the distinction between flour (1102.20) and meal/groats (1103.13) is determined by a sieve test. Under the legal notes for Chapter 11, if a maize product has a high percentage of particles that do not pass through a fine mesh (specifically, if less than 95% passes through a 2mm sieve), it is classified as groats or meal. These products are commonly used to make polenta, hominy grits, or as a base for extruded snacks. The classification 1103.13 is essential for distinguishing these intermediate milling products from both the raw grain (Chapter 10) and the finely ground flour (1102). The product must be obtained by the fragmentation of maize kernels to be considered a groat under this heading.
- Covers
- Corn grits
- Hominy grits
- Coarse corn meal
- Polenta meal
- Maize groats
- Also under 1103.13
- Quaker Corn Meal
- Maseca Masa Harina
- Bob's Red Mill Polenta
- Goya Hominy Grits
Codes often confused with 1103.13
Common mistake. Corn groats are often misclassified as corn flour (1102.20). The primary difference is the granularity; groats and meal are coarser. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 1005.90 (raw corn). If the corn has been cracked or broken in a mill, it can no longer be classified in Chapter 10 and must move to Chapter 11. Finally, corn pellets are classified under 1103.20, though they are closely related to the meal found in 1103.13.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110313 (the code used for corn groats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110313 (the code used for corn groats) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the DR Congo, with about 18% 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 110313, not only corn groats.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $160M 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $104M 16% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $57M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $646M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 DR Congo* ~$104M 18% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United Kingdom $28M 5.0% of world imports
- 3 Iraq* ~$19M 3.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $563M 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 corn groats
Brazil classifies corn groats under NCM 1103.13.00: HS 1103.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about corn groats
What is the HS code for Corn groats?
The HS code for Corn groats is 110313 (Cereal groats and meal; of maize (corn)). The HS code for corn (maize) groats and meal is 1103.13.
How do I classify Corn groats for customs?
Corn groats is classified under HS code 110313 — Cereal groats and meal; of maize (corn). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are corn grits classified under this code?
Yes, corn grits are considered a type of maize meal or groat and are classified under HS code 1103.13.
Which countries are the top exporters of corn groats (HS 110313)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110313 (the code used for corn groats) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($160M, 25% of world exports), the United States ($104M) and Türkiye ($57M). World exports came to about $646M, 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 corn groats (HS 110313)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110313 (the code used for corn groats) in UN Comtrade data were the DR Congo (about $104M, 18% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($28M) and Iraq (about $19M). World imports came to about $563M, 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 Corn groats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110313 for Corn 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 corn groats in Brazil?
In Brazil, corn groats (HS 110313) is classified under NCM 1103.13.00.