Product classification
HS code for Hulled barley: 1104.29
Cereal grains, worked, other than rolled or flaked (e.g. Hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of cereals, excluding oats and maize, and rice of heading no.1006.
Classification of hulled barley under HS 1104.29
Hulled barley is classified under HS code 1104.29. This code is part of Chapter 11, which deals with products of the milling industry. The classification is based on the degree of processing the grain has undergone. Specifically, heading 1104 covers cereal grains that have been worked beyond the basic processes of cleaning or husking. Hulled barley refers to grain where the outer husk (the hull) has been removed, usually through a mechanical process. This is a significant distinction from raw barley found in Chapter 10 (HS code 1003), which covers barley in its natural, unworked state. The sub-heading 1104.29 is a residual category for other cereals, as barley is not specifically listed in the preceding sub-headings like oats (1104.22) or maize (1104.23). The classification process involves verifying that the grain has not been rolled or flaked, as those processes would move the product to heading 1104.19. Proper classification is essential for agricultural trade, as it affects both duty rates and the application of phytosanitary regulations. The Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System clarify that the removal of the hull is the primary criterion for moving a grain from Chapter 10 to Chapter 11.
- Covers
- Hulled barley (grains with the husk removed)
- Pearled barley (grains with the husk and part of the germ removed)
- Sliced or kibbled barley grains
- Barley that has been polished or rounded
- Also under 1104.29
- Bob's Red Mill Pearled Barley
- Arrowhead Mills Organic Buckwheat Groats
- Lundberg Family Farms Organic Pearled Farro
- Shiloh Farms Cracked Wheat
Codes often confused with 1104.29
Common mistake. Hulled barley is often misclassified as raw barley under HS code 1003.00. The key difference is the removal of the hull; once the husk is removed, it must move to Chapter 11. Another common error is confusing it with rolled or flaked barley, which belongs under 1104.19. Additionally, if the barley is ground into a fine powder, it should be classified as barley flour under 1101.00 or 1102.90 depending on the specific milling characteristics.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110429 (the code used for hulled barley), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110429 (the code used for hulled barley) in UN Comtrade data was Laos, with about 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ghana, with 40% 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 110429, not only hulled barley.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Laos* ~$72M 19% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Russia* ~$54M 14% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 China $31M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $382M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ghana $234M 40% of world imports
- 2 China $76M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $25M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $590M 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 hulled barley
Brazil classifies hulled barley under NCM 1104.29.00: HS 1104.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hulled barley
What is the HS code for Hulled barley?
The HS code for Hulled barley is 110429 (Cereal grains; worked, other than rolled or flaked (e.g. Hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of cereals, excluding oats and maize, and rice of heading no.1006). The HS code for hulled barley is 1104.29, which covers worked cereal grains not elsewhere specified.
How do I classify Hulled barley for customs?
Hulled barley is classified under HS code 110429 — Cereal grains; worked, other than rolled or flaked (e.g. Hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of cereals, excluding oats and maize, and rice of heading no.1006. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 1003 and 1104 for barley?
HS code 1003 is for raw, unworked barley, while 1104 is for barley that has been processed, such as being hulled, pearled, or sliced.
Which countries are the top exporters of hulled barley (HS 110429)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110429 (the code used for hulled barley) in UN Comtrade data were Laos (about $72M, 19% of world exports), Russia (about $54M) and China ($31M). World exports came to about $382M, 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 hulled barley (HS 110429)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110429 (the code used for hulled barley) in UN Comtrade data were Ghana ($234M, 40% of world imports), China ($76M) and Germany ($25M). World imports came to about $590M, 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 Hulled barley the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110429 for Hulled barley 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 hulled barley in Brazil?
In Brazil, hulled barley (HS 110429) is classified under NCM 1104.29.00.