Product classification
HS code for Grain pellets: 1103.20
Cereal pellets.
Classification of grain pellets under HS 1103.20
Grain pellets are classified under HS code 1103.20, which covers cereal pellets. This classification is part of Chapter 11, which encompasses products of the milling industry, malt, starches, inulin, and wheat gluten. According to the Chapter 11 notes, pellets are defined as products which have been agglomerated either directly by compression or by the addition of a binder in a proportion not exceeding 3% by weight. The classification under 1103.20 is determined by the fact that the grain has been processed beyond simple grinding but has not yet been prepared into a complete animal feed or a finished food product. These pellets are typically made from wheat, corn, barley, or oats and serve as an intermediate product for further industrial processing or as a component in animal fodder. The classification relies on the physical form (pelletized) and the origin (cereal grains). If the product contains significant additives beyond the 3% binder limit, or if it is a complete nutritional preparation, it would move out of Chapter 11 entirely.
- Covers
- Wheat pellets
- Corn (maize) pellets
- Barley pellets
- Oat pellets
- Sorghum pellets
- Also under 1103.20
- Purina Animal Nutrition Feed Pellets
- Cargill Feed Pellets
- ADM Animal Nutrition Pellets
- Blue Seal Feeds Pellets
Codes often confused with 1103.20
Common mistake. Grain pellets are often misclassified under HS code 2309, which covers preparations of a kind used in animal feeding. The distinction lies in the composition: 1103.20 is for pure cereal pellets with minimal binders, whereas 2309 is for complex mixtures containing vitamins, minerals, or multiple food groups. They may also be confused with HS code 1104, which covers grains that are rolled, flaked, or pearled but not agglomerated into pellet form.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110320 (the code used for grain pellets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110320 (the code used for grain pellets) in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, 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 110320, not only grain pellets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Ireland $19M 27% of world exports
- 2 Spain $15M 21% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $7.9M 11% of world exports
World total: $69M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $27M 27% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $13M 13% of world imports
- 3 Czechia $6.3M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $100M 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 grain pellets
Brazil classifies grain pellets under NCM 1103.20.00: HS 1103.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about grain pellets
What is the HS code for Grain pellets?
The HS code for Grain pellets is 110320 (Cereal pellets). The HS code for cereal grain pellets is 1103.20.
How do I classify Grain pellets for customs?
Grain pellets is classified under HS code 110320 — Cereal pellets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Do wood pellets use this same HS code?
No, wood pellets are classified under HS code 4401.31, as they are products of wood, not the milling industry.
Which countries are the top exporters of grain pellets (HS 110320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110320 (the code used for grain pellets) in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($19M, 27% of world exports), Spain ($15M) and Hungary ($7.9M). World exports came to about $69M, 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 grain pellets (HS 110320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110320 (the code used for grain pellets) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($27M, 27% of world imports), the Netherlands ($13M) and Czechia ($6.3M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Grain pellets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110320 for Grain pellets 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 grain pellets in Brazil?
In Brazil, grain pellets (HS 110320) is classified under NCM 1103.20.00.