Product classification
HS code for Pea starch: 1108.19
Starch, n.e.c. in item no. 1108.11 to 1108.14.
Classification of pea starch under HS 1108.19
Pea starch is classified under HS code 1108.19. Chapter 11 covers products of the milling industry, malt, starches, inulin, and wheat gluten. Heading 1108 is dedicated to starches and inulin. The subheadings 1108.11 through 1108.14 provide specific codes for wheat, maize (corn), potato, and manioc (cassava) starches, respectively. Because pea starch is not explicitly named in these initial subheadings, it falls into the "other starches" category under 1108.19. This classification applies to native pea starch extracted from yellow or green peas through a physical separation process. The product must retain its essential character as a starch and must not have undergone chemical modification. The classification is governed by GRI 1, which directs the user to the heading for starches, and GRI 6, which leads to the residual "other" subheading for varieties not previously specified. Pea starch is increasingly used in the food industry as a thickener and gelling agent due to its high amylose content.
- Covers
- Native yellow pea starch powder
- Green pea starch for industrial use
- Unmodified pea starch for food processing
- Pea starch used in noodle manufacturing
- Also under 1108.19
- Remyline Rice Starch
- Avebe Pea Starch
- Tate & Lyle Specialty Starches
- Roquette Pea Starch
Codes often confused with 1108.19
Common mistake. Pea starch is often confused with modified starches classified under 3505.10. If the pea starch has been pre-gelatinized, esterified, or etherified to change its functional properties, it moves from Chapter 11 to Chapter 35. It is also sometimes misclassified as pea flour (1106.10). The distinction lies in the starch content and the removal of proteins and fibers; starch is a refined extract, whereas flour is the result of grinding the whole pulse.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110819 (the code used for pea starch), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110819 (the code used for pea starch) in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 110819, not only pea starch.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Belgium $84M 30% of world exports
- 2 China $50M 18% of world exports
- 3 Canada $24M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $277M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $59M 17% of world imports
- 2 Czechia $34M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $27M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $351M 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 pea starch
Brazil classifies pea starch under NCM 1108.19.00: HS 1108.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pea starch
What is the HS code for Pea starch?
The HS code for Pea starch is 110819 (Starch; n.e.c. in item no. 1108.11 to 1108.14). The HS code for native, unmodified pea starch is 1108.19.
How do I classify Pea starch for customs?
Pea starch is classified under HS code 110819 — Starch; n.e.c. in item no. 1108.11 to 1108.14. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is pea protein classified under this code?
No, pea protein is a separate product usually classified under 2106.10 as a food preparation or 3504.00 as a protein substance.
Which countries are the top exporters of pea starch (HS 110819)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110819 (the code used for pea starch) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($84M, 30% of world exports), China ($50M) and Canada ($24M). World exports came to about $277M, 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 pea starch (HS 110819)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110819 (the code used for pea starch) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($59M, 17% of world imports), Czechia ($34M) and South Korea ($27M). World imports came to about $351M, 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 Pea starch the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110819 for Pea starch 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 pea starch in Brazil?
In Brazil, pea starch (HS 110819) is classified under NCM 1108.19.00.