Product classification
HS code for Seed rye: 1002.10
Cereals, rye, seed.
Classification of seed rye under HS 1002.10
Rye (Secale cereale) is classified under heading 1002. The specific code for seed rye is 1002.10. This classification is determined by applying the General Rules of Interpretation, specifically GRI 1, which looks at the heading text. Chapter 10 covers cereals, and 1002 is the specific heading for rye. The subheading 1002.10 is reserved for rye that is intended for sowing. Like other cereal seeds, rye must be in its natural, unworked state to remain in Chapter 10. If the rye has been processed into flour or groats, it would be classified under Chapter 11. The "seed" designation is critical because it often carries different regulatory requirements, such as phytosanitary certificates, compared to rye intended for milling or distilling. Customs authorities rely on the documentation and the physical characteristics of the grain to confirm that it is indeed intended for propagation. This classification ensures that agricultural inputs are correctly identified for trade and policy purposes. The grain must not be ground or otherwise worked, though it may be cleaned or treated with chemicals for preservation without losing its classification in this subheading.
- Covers
- Certified rye seeds for sowing
- Secale cereale seeds for propagation
- Hybrid rye seeds for agricultural planting
- Winter rye seeds intended for sowing
- Also under 1002.10
- KWS Rye Seeds
- Saaten-Union Rye Seeds
- Limagrain Rye Varieties
- Syngenta Rye Seeds
- Pioneer Rye Seed
Codes often confused with 1002.10
Common mistake. Seed rye is frequently confused with 1002.90, which covers rye for consumption, distilling, or animal feed. It may also be confused with 1102.90 if the rye has been ground into flour, as Chapter 10 only covers whole grains.
Top exporters and importers of HS 100210 (the code used for seed rye), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 100210 (the code used for seed rye) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 100210, not only seed rye.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $26M 31% of world exports
- 2 Canada $21M 25% of world exports
- 3 Germany $19M 22% of world exports
World total: $86M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $21M 27% of world imports
- 2 Germany $14M 18% of world imports
- 3 Denmark $5.8M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $78M 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 rye
Brazil classifies seed rye under NCM 1002.10.00: HS 1002.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about seed rye
What is the HS code for Seed rye?
The HS code for Seed rye is 100210 (Cereals; rye, seed). The HS code for seed rye is 1002.10, specifically for rye grains intended for sowing.
How do I classify Seed rye for customs?
Seed rye is classified under HS code 100210 — Cereals; rye, seed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What documentation is needed for seed rye classification?
Importers usually need a phytosanitary certificate and a seed analysis certificate to prove the grain is intended for sowing and meets quality standards.
Which countries are the top exporters of seed rye (HS 100210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 100210 (the code used for seed rye) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($26M, 31% of world exports), Canada ($21M) and Germany ($19M). World exports came to about $86M, 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 rye (HS 100210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 100210 (the code used for seed rye) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($21M, 27% of world imports), Germany ($14M) and Denmark ($5.8M). World imports came to about $78M, 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 rye the same in all countries?
The base HS code 100210 for Seed rye 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 rye in Brazil?
In Brazil, seed rye (HS 100210) is classified under NCM 1002.10.00.