Product classification
HS code for Rye groats: 1103.19
Cereal groats and meal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1103.
Classification of rye groats under HS 1103.19
Rye groats are classified under HS code 1103.19. Groats are defined as cereal grains that have been hulled or otherwise worked to remove the outer husk, and sometimes fragmented. Heading 1103 covers products of the milling industry that are coarser than flour (heading 1102) but more processed than the raw grains found in Chapter 10. Specifically, for rye, if the product consists of grains that have been broken into pieces but remain relatively coarse, it falls under 1103.19, which covers groats and meal of cereals other than wheat or maize. This classification is essential for distinguishing between agricultural commodities intended for sowing or animal feed and processed cereal products intended for human consumption or further food manufacturing.
- Covers
- Hulled rye groats
- Cracked rye grain
- Rye meal (coarse)
- Steel-cut rye
- Whole grain rye groats for porridge
- Also under 1103.19
- Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oats (as oat groats)
- Arrowhead Mills Organic Millet Flour
- Hodgson Mill Rye Meal
- Toasted Buckwheat Groats (Kasha)
Codes often confused with 1103.19
Common mistake. Rye groats are often misclassified under HS code 1002.90, which is for raw rye grain. The distinction is that Chapter 10 grains must not be worked beyond simple cleaning or drying. Once the husk is removed or the grain is broken, it moves to Chapter 11. Another common error is using 1102.90 for rye flour. Flour is defined by its fineness (the ability to pass through a specific mesh size), whereas groats and meal are significantly coarser.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110319 (the code used for rye groats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110319 (the code used for rye groats) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 57% 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 110319, not only rye groats.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $131M 58% of world exports
- 2 Poland $23M 10% of world exports
- 3 Kuwait $6.5M 2.8% of world exports
World total: $228M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $124M 57% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $15M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $8.2M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $218M 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 groats
Brazil classifies rye groats under NCM 1103.19.00: HS 1103.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rye groats
What is the HS code for Rye groats?
The HS code for Rye groats is 110319 (Cereal groats and meal; n.e.c. in heading no. 1103). The HS code for rye groats is 1103.19, which covers cereal groats and meal not elsewhere specified.
How do I classify Rye groats for customs?
Rye groats is classified under HS code 110319 — Cereal groats and meal; n.e.c. in heading no. 1103. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between rye flour and rye groats in HS codes?
Rye flour is classified under 1102.90 and is a fine powder. Rye groats are classified under 1103.19 and consist of whole or broken grains that are much coarser than flour.
Which countries are the top exporters of rye groats (HS 110319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110319 (the code used for rye groats) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($131M, 58% of world exports), Poland ($23M) and Kuwait ($6.5M). World exports came to about $228M, 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 groats (HS 110319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110319 (the code used for rye groats) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($124M, 57% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($15M) and Germany ($8.2M). World imports came to about $218M, 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 groats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110319 for Rye groats 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 groats in Brazil?
In Brazil, rye groats (HS 110319) is classified under NCM 1103.19.00.