Product classification
HS code for Steel-cut oats: 1104.22
Cereal grains, worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of oats.
Classification of steel-cut oats under HS 1104.22
Steel-cut oats are classified under HS code 1104.22. This code is part of Chapter 11, which encompasses products of the milling industry, malt, starches, inulin, and wheat gluten. Heading 1104 is reserved for cereal grains that have been worked in specific ways, such as being hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced, or kibbled. Steel-cut oats, also known as pinhead oats or Irish oats, are produced by taking the whole oat groat and chopping it into two or three pieces using steel blades. This process is defined as "kibbling" or "slicing" in the Harmonized System. Because the oats are not rolled or flaked (which would fall under 1104.12) and are not simply unworked grains (which would fall under 1004), 1104.22 is the correct classification. The classification is determined by the physical state of the grain after processing but before any further preparation like cooking, toasting, or adding flavorings.
- Covers
- Pinhead oats
- Irish oats
- Kibbled oat groats
- Coarse-cut oats
- Sliced oat grains
- Also under 1104.22
- McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal
- Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oats
- Flahavan's Irish Steel Cut Oats
- Trader Joe's Steel Cut Oats
Codes often confused with 1104.22
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for steel-cut oats is 1104.12, which is specifically for rolled or flaked oats (common oatmeal). While both are processed oats, the mechanical method of slicing versus rolling requires different subheadings. Another error is using 1004.90, which is for oats that have not been worked beyond simple cleaning or grading. If the oats are flavored or pre-cooked, they may move to 1904.10 as a prepared breakfast cereal.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110422 (the code used for steel-cut oats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110422 (the code used for steel-cut oats) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 34% 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 110422, not only steel-cut oats.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $80M 34% of world exports
- 2 Chile $52M 22% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $23M 10.0% of world exports
World total: $234M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $85M 34% of world imports
- 2 India $28M 11% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $19M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $254M 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 steel-cut oats
Brazil classifies steel-cut oats under NCM 1104.22.00: HS 1104.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about steel-cut oats
What is the HS code for Steel-cut oats?
The HS code for Steel-cut oats is 110422 (Cereal grains; worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of oats). The HS code for steel-cut oats is 1104.22, which covers worked cereal grains of oats that have been sliced or kibbled.
How do I classify Steel-cut oats for customs?
Steel-cut oats is classified under HS code 110422 — Cereal grains; worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of oats. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code different for organic steel-cut oats?
No, the HS code 1104.22 applies to both organic and conventional steel-cut oats, as the classification is based on the physical processing of the grain.
Which countries are the top exporters of steel-cut oats (HS 110422)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110422 (the code used for steel-cut oats) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($80M, 34% of world exports), Chile ($52M) and Belgium ($23M). World exports came to about $234M, 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 steel-cut oats (HS 110422)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110422 (the code used for steel-cut oats) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($85M, 34% of world imports), India ($28M) and the Netherlands ($19M). World imports came to about $254M, 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 Steel-cut oats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110422 for Steel-cut 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 steel-cut oats in Brazil?
In Brazil, steel-cut oats (HS 110422) is classified under NCM 1104.22.00.