Product classification
HS code for Rye grain: 1002.90
Cereals, rye, other than seed.
Classification of rye grain under HS 1002.90
Rye grain is classified under HS code 1002.90 within the Harmonized System. This classification falls under Chapter 10, which encompasses cereals. Heading 1002 is dedicated specifically to rye (Secale cereale). The subheading 1002.90 is a residual category for rye that is not intended for sowing. This includes grain destined for human consumption, animal feed, or industrial processes such as the production of alcoholic beverages or biofuels. The classification is determined by the botanical species and the intended use of the grain, provided it has not been processed beyond the stages permitted in Chapter 10. For instance, if the grain has been hulled, pearled, or ground, it would no longer fall under this code but would instead move to Chapter 11. The distinction between 1002.90 and other cereal codes is strictly botanical; only the species Secale cereale is permitted here. Importers must ensure the grain is not treated for sowing, as that would shift the classification to the seed-specific subheading.
- Covers
- Rye grain for flour milling
- Rye for animal fodder and livestock feed
- Rye grain for distilling (e.g., rye whiskey production)
- Rye for malting purposes
- Organic and non-organic rye for human consumption
- Also under 1002.90
- Bob's Red Mill Whole Grain Rye
- King Arthur Baking Rye Flour (as raw material)
- ADM Rye
- Cargill Rye
- Bunge Rye
Codes often confused with 1002.90
Common mistake. Rye grain is frequently confused with HS code 1002.10, which is reserved exclusively for rye seeds intended for sowing. Another common error is using HS code 1102.90, which covers rye flour; once the grain is milled, it must be classified under Chapter 11. Additionally, it is sometimes confused with Meslin (a mixture of wheat and rye), which is classified under 1001.99 or 1001.19 depending on the variety.
Top exporters and importers of HS 100290 (the code used for rye grain), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 100290 (the code used for rye grain) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 33% 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 100290, not only rye grain.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $77M 37% of world exports
- 2 Germany $48M 23% of world exports
- 3 Canada $22M 11% of world exports
World total: $206M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $74M 33% of world imports
- 2 Spain $37M 16% of world imports
- 3 United States $28M 13% of world imports
World total: $225M 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 rye grain
Brazil classifies rye grain under NCM 1002.90.00: HS 1002.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rye grain
What is the HS code for Rye grain?
The HS code for Rye grain is 100290 (Cereals; rye, other than seed). The HS code for rye grain (other than for sowing) is 1002.90.
How do I classify Rye grain for customs?
Rye grain is classified under HS code 100290 — Cereals; rye, other than seed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 1002.10 and 1002.90?
HS code 1002.10 is for rye seeds specifically certified or intended for sowing to grow new crops, while 1002.90 is for rye grain intended for consumption, feed, or industrial use.
Which countries are the top exporters of rye grain (HS 100290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 100290 (the code used for rye grain) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($77M, 37% of world exports), Germany ($48M) and Canada ($22M). World exports came to about $206M, 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 rye grain (HS 100290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 100290 (the code used for rye grain) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($74M, 33% of world imports), Spain ($37M) and the United States ($28M). World imports came to about $225M, 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 Rye grain the same in all countries?
The base HS code 100290 for Rye grain 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 rye grain in Brazil?
In Brazil, rye grain (HS 100290) is classified under NCM 1002.90.00.