Product classification
HS code for Soy flour: 1208.10
Flours and meals, of soya beans.
Classification of soy flour under HS 1208.10
Soy flour is classified under HS code 1208.10, which specifically covers flours and meals of soya beans. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the specific notes of Chapter 12, which encompasses oil seeds and oleaginous fruits. Unlike cereal flours found in Chapter 11, flours derived from oil-rich seeds like soybeans are grouped here because the primary nature of the source material is an oilseed. The classification applies regardless of whether the flour is full-fat, low-fat, or defatted, provided it has not been processed to the point of being a residue from oil extraction intended for animal feed. The grinding process must result in a fine powder to meet the definition of flour under this heading.
- Covers
- Full-fat soy flour
- Defatted soy flour (not for animal feed)
- Low-fat soy flour
- Enzyme-active soy flour
- Toasted soy flour
- Also under 1208.10
- ADM Soya Meal
- Cargill Soya Flour
- Bunge Soya Protein
- Louis Dreyfus Soya Meal
- Purina Animal Nutrition Soya Meal
Codes often confused with 1208.10
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion involves HS code 2304.00. While 1208.10 is for flour intended for human consumption or general industrial use, 2304.00 is reserved for oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, typically used for animal fodder. Additionally, some importers mistakenly look at heading 11.06, which covers flours of leguminous vegetables; however, because soybeans are oilseeds, they are specifically excluded from Chapter 11 and must remain in Chapter 12.
Top exporters and importers of HS 120810 (the code used for soy flour), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 120810 (the code used for soy flour) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 72% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Dominican Republic, with 23% 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 120810, not only soy flour.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $1.0B 72% of world exports
- 2 Italy $152M 10% of world exports
- 3 Nigeria $63M 4.3% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Dominican Republic $154M 23% of world imports
- 2 Canada $127M 19% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$72M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $678M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 soy flour
Brazil classifies soy flour under NCM 1208.10.00: HS 1208.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about soy flour
What is the HS code for Soy flour?
The HS code for Soy flour is 120810 (Flours and meals; of soya beans). The primary HS code for soy flour is 1208.10, which covers flours and meals of soya beans.
How do I classify Soy flour for customs?
Soy flour is classified under HS code 120810 — Flours and meals; of soya beans. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is defatted soy flour classified differently?
No, defatted soy flour is still classified under 1208.10, provided it is produced as a primary product. If it is a byproduct residue from oil extraction, it may move to 2304.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of soy flour (HS 120810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 120810 (the code used for soy flour) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.0B, 72% of world exports), Italy ($152M) and Nigeria ($63M). 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 soy flour (HS 120810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 120810 (the code used for soy flour) in UN Comtrade data were the Dominican Republic ($154M, 23% of world imports), Canada ($127M) and Vietnam (about $72M). World imports came to about $678M, 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 Soy flour the same in all countries?
The base HS code 120810 for Soy flour 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 soy flour in Brazil?
In Brazil, soy flour (HS 120810) is classified under NCM 1208.10.00.