Product classification
HS code for Durum wheat seeds: 1001.11
Cereals, wheat and meslin, durum wheat, seed.
Classification of durum wheat seeds under HS 1001.11
HS code 1001.11 is the specific classification for durum wheat (Triticum durum) that is intended for sowing. Within the Harmonized System, cereals of heading 1001 are split at the six-digit level to distinguish between seed and non-seed varieties. This distinction is vital for agricultural policy, as many nations provide different regulatory pathways, subsidies, or quarantine requirements for reproductive materials. To be classified under 1001.11, the durum wheat must be identifiable as seed. This is usually evidenced by its packaging (e.g., bags labeled for planting), its treatment (e.g., being coated with fungicides, pesticides, or dyes to prevent consumption), and the accompanying documentation such as seed certificates or phytosanitary permits. The botanical requirement remains the same: it must be Triticum durum. If the wheat is of the common variety (Triticum aestivum) and intended for sowing, it would instead be classified under 1001.91. The classification is strictly for the grain in its natural state, intended for reproduction.
- Covers
- Certified durum wheat seeds
- Treated durum wheat for planting
- Hybrid durum wheat seeds
- Sowing-grade Triticum durum
- Packaged durum seeds for agricultural use
- Also under 1001.11
- Syngenta Durum Wheat Seeds
- Limagrain Durum Varieties
- BASF Durum Seed
- Pioneer Durum Wheat Seed
- KWS Durum Seed
Codes often confused with 1001.11
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is using 1001.19, which is for durum wheat intended for consumption or milling. If the grain is not specifically certified or treated for sowing, customs will likely default it to 1001.19. Additionally, durum seeds are sometimes confused with common wheat seeds (1001.91). Importers must ensure the botanical species is correctly identified on the commercial invoice to avoid these errors.
Top exporters and importers of HS 100111 (the code used for durum wheat seeds), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 100111 (the code used for durum wheat seeds) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 27% 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 100111, not only durum wheat seeds.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $23M 23% of world exports
- 2 Poland $19M 19% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $6.9M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $100M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $31M 27% of world imports
- 2 Spain $18M 15% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $13M 11% of world imports
World total: $118M 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 durum wheat seeds
Brazil classifies durum wheat seeds under NCM 1001.11.00: HS 1001.11 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 seeds
What is the HS code for Durum wheat seeds?
The HS code for Durum wheat seeds is 100111 (Cereals; wheat and meslin, durum wheat, seed). The HS code for durum wheat intended for sowing is 1001.11.
How do I classify Durum wheat seeds for customs?
Durum wheat seeds is classified under HS code 100111 — Cereals; wheat and meslin, durum wheat, seed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What documentation is needed for seed classification?
Importers typically require a seed quality certificate and a phytosanitary certificate. These documents prove the grain is intended for planting and meets the health and purity standards required for HS code 1001.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of durum wheat seeds (HS 100111)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 100111 (the code used for durum wheat seeds) in UN Comtrade data were France ($23M, 23% of world exports), Poland ($19M) and Belgium ($6.9M). World exports came to about $100M, 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 seeds (HS 100111)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 100111 (the code used for durum wheat seeds) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($31M, 27% of world imports), Spain ($18M) and Belgium ($13M). World imports came to about $118M, 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 seeds the same in all countries?
The base HS code 100111 for Durum wheat seeds 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 seeds in Brazil?
In Brazil, durum wheat seeds (HS 100111) is classified under NCM 1001.11.00.