Product classification
HS code for Durum wheat: 1001.19
Cereals, wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed.
Classification of durum wheat under HS 1001.19
Durum wheat (Triticum durum) is classified under HS code 1001.19 when it is intended for purposes other than sowing. Chapter 10 of the Harmonized System covers cereals, and heading 1001 is dedicated to wheat and meslin. The system makes a primary distinction between durum wheat and \"common\" wheat based on botanical and gluten-strength characteristics. Durum is a tetraploid species known for its hardness and high protein content, making it the preferred grain for semolina and pasta production. The subheading 1001.19 is used for the grain in its bulk form, typically after harvesting and cleaning, but before any further processing like milling into flour (which would move it to Chapter 11). It is important to note that this code excludes wheat that has been prepared for use as seed. The classification is based on the physical state of the grain and its intended use for consumption or industrial processing. If the grain has been husked, pearled, or otherwise worked, it is no longer classified in Chapter 10 and moves to heading 1104.
- Covers
- Hard durum wheat grain
- Amber durum wheat
- Bulk durum for pasta manufacturing
- Durum wheat for animal feed
- Non-seed durum wheat shipments
- Also under 1001.19
- Barilla Durum Wheat
- De Cecco Durum Wheat
- Odlum Group Durum Wheat
- Ardent Mills Durum Wheat
- ADM Durum Wheat
Codes often confused with 1001.19
Common mistake. Durum wheat is often confused with common wheat, which is classified under 1001.99. The distinction is botanical; durum is Triticum durum, while common wheat is Triticum aestivum. Another common error is using 1001.19 for seed wheat, which must be classified under 1001.11. Finally, if the wheat is cracked or kibbled, it may be misclassified here instead of under 1104.
Top exporters and importers of HS 100119 (the code used for durum wheat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 100119 (the code used for durum wheat) in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 34% 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 100119, not only durum wheat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$3.1B 42% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Canada $1.7B 23% of world exports
- 3 Ukraine* ~$969M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $7.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Egypt $3.7B 34% of world imports
- 2 Nigeria $1.2B 11% of world imports
- 3 Italy $1.0B 9.3% of world imports
World total: $10.8B 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 durum wheat
Brazil classifies durum wheat under NCM 1001.19.00: HS 1001.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about durum wheat
What is the HS code for Durum wheat?
The HS code for Durum wheat is 100119 (Cereals; wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed). The HS code for durum wheat (excluding seed) is 1001.19.
How do I classify Durum wheat for customs?
Durum wheat is classified under HS code 100119 — Cereals; wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is durum wheat different from common wheat?
Durum wheat is a harder species (Triticum durum) used primarily for pasta and semolina. Common wheat (Triticum aestivum) is softer and used for bread and cakes, falling under HS code 1001.99.
Which countries are the top exporters of durum wheat (HS 100119)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 100119 (the code used for durum wheat) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $3.1B, 42% of world exports), Canada ($1.7B) and Ukraine (about $969M). World exports came to about $7.4B, 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 durum wheat (HS 100119)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 100119 (the code used for durum wheat) in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($3.7B, 34% of world imports), Nigeria ($1.2B) and Italy ($1.0B). World imports came to about $10.8B, 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 Durum wheat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 100119 for Durum 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 durum wheat in Brazil?
In Brazil, durum wheat (HS 100119) is classified under NCM 1001.19.00.