Product classification
HS code for Sorghum: 1007.90
Cereals, grain sorghum, other than seed.
Classification of sorghum under HS 1007.90
Grain sorghum is classified under HS code 1007.90, which falls within Chapter 10 of the Harmonized System covering cereals. This specific subheading is reserved for sorghum that is not intended for sowing. The classification is determined by the botanical nature of the plant (Sorghum bicolor) and its primary state as an unprocessed or minimally processed grain. Because it is a cereal grain, it must meet the criteria of being a fruit of a graminaceous plant. The 1007.90 code is used globally for trade statistics, tariff application, and regulatory monitoring of food and feed supplies. It excludes sorghum that has been further processed into flour, meal, or pellets, as those fall under different chapters related to the milling industry. The classification process requires verifying that the grain has not been husked, pearled, or otherwise worked, as such processes would shift the classification to Chapter 11. This code is essential for agricultural trade, ensuring that bulk shipments of this drought-resistant crop are correctly identified for customs duties and sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures.
- Covers
- Red grain sorghum
- White grain sorghum
- Milo
- Kafir corn
- Durra
- Feterita
- Sorghum used for animal feed
- Sorghum for human consumption (unmilled)
- Also under 1007.90
- Cargill Sorghum
- ADM Sorghum
- Bunge Sorghum
- Louis Dreyfus Sorghum
Codes often confused with 1007.90
Common mistake. Sorghum is frequently misclassified under HS code 1007.10, which is strictly reserved for seed sorghum intended for sowing. To qualify for 1007.10, the product must usually meet specific purity and germination standards and be packaged accordingly. Another common error is using HS code 1102.90, which covers sorghum flour. Once the grain is ground into flour, it leaves Chapter 10 and enters Chapter 11. Additionally, processed or worked grains (such as pearled or kibbled sorghum) should be classified under 1104.29 rather than 1007.90. Importers must distinguish between the raw grain and the processed derivative to avoid penalties.
Top exporters and importers of HS 100790 (the code used for sorghum), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 100790 (the code used for sorghum) in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 71% 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 100790, not only sorghum.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $662M 44% of world exports
- 2 United States $475M 31% of world exports
- 3 Argentina $244M 16% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.2B 71% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $118M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 Spain $107M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 sorghum
Brazil classifies sorghum under NCM 1007.90.00: HS 1007.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sorghum
What is the HS code for Sorghum?
The HS code for Sorghum is 100790 (Cereals; grain sorghum, other than seed). The HS code for grain sorghum (other than seed) is 1007.90.
How do I classify Sorghum for customs?
Sorghum is classified under HS code 100790 — Cereals; grain sorghum, other than seed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is seed sorghum classified differently?
Seed sorghum intended for planting is classified under HS code 1007.10, whereas grain for food or feed is 1007.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of sorghum (HS 100790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 100790 (the code used for sorghum) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($662M, 44% of world exports), the United States ($475M) and Argentina ($244M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 sorghum (HS 100790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 100790 (the code used for sorghum) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.2B, 71% of world imports), Mexico ($118M) and Spain ($107M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 Sorghum the same in all countries?
The base HS code 100790 for Sorghum 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 sorghum in Brazil?
In Brazil, sorghum (HS 100790) is classified under NCM 1007.90.00.