Product classification
HS code for Lentil flour: 1106.10
Flour, meal and powder, of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713.
Classification of lentil flour under HS 1106.10
Lentil flour is classified under HS code 110610, which specifically covers flour, meal, and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables listed under heading 0713. Lentils (Lens culinaris) are a primary example of these leguminous vegetables. The classification is determined by the processing state of the product; the lentils must be milled into a fine powder or meal. According to the Chapter 11 notes, products of this heading must meet specific fineness requirements, typically passing through a metal wire cloth sieve with a specific aperture. This code is used for pure lentil flour that has not been further prepared or mixed with other ingredients like leavening agents or spices. The classification ensures that pulse-based flours are distinguished from cereal-based flours (found in 1101 and 1102) and starches (found in 1108).
- Covers
- Red lentil flour
- Green lentil flour
- Brown lentil flour
- Yellow lentil meal
- Fine lentil powder
- Dehydrated and ground lentil pulses
- Also under 1106.10
- Bob's Red Mill Garbanzo Bean Flour
- S&W Pea Flour
- Banza Chickpea Pasta (uses chickpea flour)
- Hodgson Mill Lentil Flour
Codes often confused with 1106.10
Common mistake. Lentil flour is often confused with HS code 071340, which is reserved for whole or split dried lentils that have not been milled. If the product is ground, it must move to Chapter 11. Another common misclassification is HS code 1901, which covers food preparations of flour; if the lentil flour is mixed with salt, spices, or chemical leavening agents, it is no longer considered pure flour. Furthermore, lentil-based pasta is classified under 1902 and should not be confused with the raw flour classified under 110610.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110610 (the code used for lentil flour), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110610 (the code used for lentil flour) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 110610, not only lentil flour.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $190M 60% of world exports
- 2 Canada $25M 8.1% of world exports
- 3 France $19M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $316M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $34M 20% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $19M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $13M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $172M 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 lentil flour
Brazil classifies lentil flour under NCM 1106.10.00: HS 1106.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lentil flour
What is the HS code for Lentil flour?
The HS code for Lentil flour is 110610 (Flour, meal and powder; of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713). The HS code for pure lentil flour is 110610, as it is a flour derived from dried leguminous vegetables.
How do I classify Lentil flour for customs?
Lentil flour is classified under HS code 110610 — Flour, meal and powder; of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is roasted lentil flour classified differently?
Generally, if the roasting is a simple heat treatment to facilitate milling or preservation without changing the essential character of the flour, it remains in 110610. However, heavily roasted preparations may fall under 1901.
Which countries are the top exporters of lentil flour (HS 110610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110610 (the code used for lentil flour) in UN Comtrade data were India ($190M, 60% of world exports), Canada ($25M) and France ($19M). World exports came to about $316M, 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 lentil flour (HS 110610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110610 (the code used for lentil flour) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($34M, 20% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($19M) and Germany ($13M). World imports came to about $172M, 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 Lentil flour the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110610 for Lentil flour 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 lentil flour in Brazil?
In Brazil, lentil flour (HS 110610) is classified under NCM 1106.10.00.