Product classification
HS code for Seed oats: 1004.10
Cereals, oats, seeds.
Classification of seed oats under HS 1004.10
Oats are classified under heading 1004. The HS code 1004.10 is specifically designated for oats intended for sowing. This classification follows the hierarchical structure of the Harmonized System, where cereals are categorized by genus and then by their intended use or state. Under GRI 1, the heading 1004 is the primary descriptor for oats. The subheading 1004.10 is selected when the oats meet the criteria for "seed." This typically requires the grain to be whole and capable of germination. If the oats have been hulled, pearled, or otherwise processed, they would move to Chapter 11 (Products of the milling industry). However, for classification in 1004.10, the oats must be in the grain form. The distinction between seed oats and oats for other purposes (1004.90) is often maintained through certification by agricultural agencies. This ensures that the high-quality genetic material intended for crop production is tracked separately from commodity-grade oats used in the food and feed industries. The classification also accounts for seeds that have been treated with protective coatings, provided the treatment does not alter the grain's character as a cereal.
- Covers
- Avena sativa seeds for sowing
- Avena byzantina seeds for propagation
- Certified oat seeds for agricultural use
- Treated oat seeds intended for planting
- Also under 1004.10
- Pioneer Oat Seeds
- Syngenta Oat Varieties
- KWS Oat Seeds
- DLF Oat Seeds
Codes often confused with 1004.10
Common mistake. Seed oats are often misclassified under 1004.90, which is the general code for oats used for animal feed or milling. Another error involves using 1104.22, which is for oats that have been pearled or otherwise worked, making them unsuitable for sowing.
Top exporters and importers of HS 100410 (the code used for seed oats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 100410 (the code used for seed oats) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 11% 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 100410, not only seed oats.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $16M 22% of world exports
- 2 Canada $14M 18% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $9.6M 13% of world exports
World total: $75M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $6.8M 11% of world imports
- 2 China $6.7M 11% of world imports
- 3 Japan $6.0M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $60M 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 seed oats
Brazil classifies seed oats under NCM 1004.10.00: HS 1004.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about seed oats
What is the HS code for Seed oats?
The HS code for Seed oats is 100410 (Cereals; oats, seeds). The HS code for seed oats is 1004.10, which is reserved for oats intended for sowing.
How do I classify Seed oats for customs?
Seed oats is classified under HS code 100410 — Cereals; oats, seeds. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can feed-grade oats be classified as seed?
No, only oats that meet specific agricultural standards for germination and purity and are intended for planting can be classified under 1004.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of seed oats (HS 100410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 100410 (the code used for seed oats) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($16M, 22% of world exports), Canada ($14M) and Sweden ($9.6M). World exports came to about $75M, 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 seed oats (HS 100410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 100410 (the code used for seed oats) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($6.8M, 11% of world imports), China ($6.7M) and Japan ($6.0M). World imports came to about $60M, 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 Seed oats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 100410 for Seed oats 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 seed oats in Brazil?
In Brazil, seed oats (HS 100410) is classified under NCM 1004.10.00.