Product classification
HS code for Meslin: 1001.99
Cereals, wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.
Classification of meslin under HS 1001.99
Meslin is a specific type of cereal mixture, traditionally consisting of wheat and rye sown and harvested together. Under the Harmonized System, it is classified under HS code 1001.99. This classification is determined by Chapter 10, which covers cereals. Since meslin is a primary agricultural product in its grain form, it resides within the wheat category (1001). The subheading 1001.99 is designated for wheat and meslin other than durum wheat and other than seed. Classification is based on the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, which dictates that titles of Sections and Chapters are for ease of reference only, and classification is determined according to the terms of the headings. As meslin is not processed beyond basic harvesting and cleaning, it remains in the raw cereal chapter. The distinction from durum wheat (1001.19) is critical, as durum is a specific hard wheat species (Triticum durum), whereas meslin typically involves common wheat (Triticum aestivum) mixed with rye (Secale cereale).
- Covers
- Raw meslin grain mixtures
- Common wheat and rye mixed crops
- Cleaned meslin for human consumption
- Meslin for animal feed (unprocessed)
- Also under 1001.99
- Cargill Wheat
- Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Wheat
- Bunge Wheat
- Louis Dreyfus Company Wheat
- Glencore Agriculture Wheat
Codes often confused with 1001.99
Common mistake. Meslin is frequently misclassified under HS code 1002.90, which is reserved for pure rye. Because meslin contains rye, importers may mistakenly use the rye code. Additionally, it is often confused with HS code 1001.91 if the importer assumes the grain is intended for sowing (seed). Another common error is using 1101.00, which is only for meslin that has been milled into flour. Accurate classification requires verifying that the product is a raw grain mixture and not a single-grain cereal or a processed product.
Top exporters and importers of HS 100199 (the code used for meslin), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 100199 (the code used for meslin) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 8.3% 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 100199, not only meslin.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $6.3B 16% of world exports
- 2 Australia $6.3B 16% of world exports
- 3 United States $6.2B 15% of world exports
World total: $40.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $3.3B 8.3% of world imports
- 2 Philippines $1.9B 4.8% of world imports
- 3 Brazil $1.7B 4.4% of world imports
World total: $39.4B 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 meslin
Brazil classifies meslin under NCM 1001.99.00: HS 1001.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about meslin
What is the HS code for Meslin?
The HS code for Meslin is 100199 (Cereals; wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed). The HS code for meslin (other than seed and other than durum) is 1001.99.
How do I classify Meslin for customs?
Meslin is classified under HS code 100199 — Cereals; wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does meslin for sowing use the same code?
No, meslin intended for sowing is classified under HS code 1001.91, which covers wheat and meslin seed.
Which countries are the top exporters of meslin (HS 100199)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 100199 (the code used for meslin) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($6.3B, 16% of world exports), Australia ($6.3B) and the United States ($6.2B). World exports came to about $40.3B, 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 (HS 100199)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 100199 (the code used for meslin) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($3.3B, 8.3% of world imports), the Philippines ($1.9B) and Brazil ($1.7B). World imports came to about $39.4B, 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.
Is the HS code for Meslin the same in all countries?
The base HS code 100199 for Meslin 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 in Brazil?
In Brazil, meslin (HS 100199) is classified under NCM 1001.99.00.