Product classification
HS code for Hominy grits: 1104.23
Cereal grains, worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of maize (corn).
Classification of hominy grits under HS 1104.23
Hominy grits are classified under HS code 1104.23, which covers cereal grains of maize (corn) that have been worked through processes such as hulling, pearling, slicing, or kibbling. The classification is governed by the notes in Chapter 11, which distinguish between products of the milling industry based on their degree of processing. Hominy is produced by treating corn with an alkali (nixtamalization) to remove the hull and germ, and when dried and ground, it becomes grits. Because the grain has been significantly altered from its natural state but not yet cooked or prepared into a final food product, it falls under the category of "worked grains." The specific subheading 1104.23 is reserved for maize. This classification requires that the product meets specific starch and ash content thresholds defined in the Chapter 11 supplementary notes. If the product were ground into a fine flour, it might shift to 1102.20, or if it were simply groats, it would fall under 1103.13. The 1104.23 designation ensures that the intermediate processing stage of the maize is accurately captured for trade and tariff purposes.
- Covers
- Coarse hominy grits
- Fine-ground hominy for cooking
- Hulled and kibbled maize grains
- Pearled corn grains
- Nixtamalized corn grits (dried)
- Also under 1104.23
- Goya Hominy
- Quaker Yellow Corn Grits (coarse grind)
- Bob's Red Mill Coarse Grind Cornmeal (if kibbled)
- Juanita's Foods Hominy
Codes often confused with 1104.23
Common mistake. Hominy grits are often misclassified as maize flour (1102.20) or maize groats and meal (1103.13). The distinction lies in the particle size and the specific "working" of the grain. Furthermore, prepared or precooked hominy sold in cans is classified under 2005.80 (sweet corn) or 2106.90, while roasted corn snacks fall under 1904.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110423 (the code used for hominy grits), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110423 (the code used for hominy grits) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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 110423, not only hominy grits.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $45M 22% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $39M 19% of world exports
- 3 Italy $27M 13% of world exports
World total: $204M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $30M 16% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $18M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Chile $15M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $182M 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 hominy grits
Brazil classifies hominy grits under NCM 1104.23.00: HS 1104.23 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hominy grits
What is the HS code for Hominy grits?
The HS code for Hominy grits is 110423 (Cereal grains; worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of maize (corn)). The HS code for worked maize grains, including hominy grits, is 1104.23.
How do I classify Hominy grits for customs?
Hominy grits is classified under HS code 110423 — Cereal grains; worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of maize (corn). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is cornmeal classified the same as hominy grits?
No, cornmeal is typically classified under HS code 1103.13 as maize groats or meal, depending on the granulation size.
Which countries are the top exporters of hominy grits (HS 110423)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110423 (the code used for hominy grits) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($45M, 22% of world exports), Türkiye ($39M) and Italy ($27M). World exports came to about $204M, 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 hominy grits (HS 110423)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110423 (the code used for hominy grits) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($30M, 16% of world imports), Mexico ($18M) and Chile ($15M). World imports came to about $182M, 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 Hominy grits the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110423 for Hominy grits 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 hominy grits in Brazil?
In Brazil, hominy grits (HS 110423) is classified under NCM 1104.23.00.