Product classification
HS code for Meslin flour: 1101.00
Wheat or meslin flour.
Classification of meslin flour under HS 1101.00
Meslin flour is the product resulting from the milling of meslin (a wheat and rye mixture). It is classified under HS code 1101.00. This classification is governed by Chapter 11, which encompasses products of the milling industry, malt, starches, and wheat gluten. Heading 1101 specifically covers wheat or meslin flour. The classification is based on the physical state of the product; once the grain is crushed or ground into a fine powder, it moves from Chapter 10 (Cereals) to Chapter 11. To qualify for this code, the flour must meet specific technical criteria regarding starch and ash content as defined in the Chapter 11 notes. Specifically, the product must have a starch content exceeding 45% by weight and an ash content not exceeding 2.5% for wheat/meslin mixtures. If these thresholds are not met, the product might be classified as cereal groats or meal. The grouping of wheat and meslin flour under a single heading reflects their similar functional properties in baking and food production.
- Covers
- Milled meslin flour
- Blended wheat and rye flour
- Fine-ground meslin for baking
- Commercial meslin flour for industrial food use
- Also under 1101.00
- King Arthur Flour
- General Mills Gold Medal Flour
- Ardent Mills
- ADM Milling
- various regional brands
Codes often confused with 1101.00
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 1102.90, which covers other cereal flours such as pure rye flour. If the flour is purely rye, it belongs in 1102; if it is a meslin mixture, it must stay in 1101.00. Another error involves HS code 1901.20, which is for mixes and doughs. If the meslin flour has added ingredients like leavening agents, sugar, or fats, it is no longer a simple milling product and must be classified in Chapter 19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110100 (the code used for meslin flour), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110100 (the code used for meslin flour) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 5.8% of world imports. Afghanistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 50% of its imports here ($322M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 110100, not only meslin flour.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Türkiye $876M 16% of world exports
- 2 Germany $582M 11% of world exports
- 3 Kazakhstan $509M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $5.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $305M 5.8% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $272M 5.2% of world imports
- 3 Afghanistan* ~$257M 4.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
Afghanistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 50% of its imports here ($322M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $5.3B 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 codes for meslin flour
Brazil splits HS 1101.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1101.00.10Wheat flour
- 1101.00.20Meslin flour (wheat and rye)
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about meslin flour
What is the HS code for Meslin flour?
The HS code for Meslin flour is 110100 (Wheat or meslin flour). The HS code for wheat or meslin flour is 1101.00.
How do I classify Meslin flour for customs?
Meslin flour is classified under HS code 110100 — Wheat or meslin flour. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is meslin flour distinguished from rye flour in customs?
Meslin flour (1101.00) contains wheat components, whereas rye flour (1102.90) is derived solely from rye grains.
Which countries are the top exporters of meslin flour (HS 110100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110100 (the code used for meslin flour) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($876M, 16% of world exports), Germany ($582M) and Kazakhstan ($509M). World exports came to about $5.4B, 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 meslin flour (HS 110100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110100 (the code used for meslin flour) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($305M, 5.8% of world imports), the Netherlands ($272M) and Afghanistan (about $257M). World imports came to about $5.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Afghanistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 50% of its imports here ($322M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Meslin flour the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110100 for Meslin 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 meslin flour in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 110100 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for meslin flour depends on the product's details: 1101.00.10 (Wheat flour), 1101.00.20 (Meslin flour (wheat and rye)).