Product classification
HS code for Triticale: 1008.60
Cereals, triticale.
Classification of triticale under HS 1008.60
Triticale is classified under HS code 1008.60. Triticale is a hybrid cereal grain produced by crossing wheat (Triticum) and rye (Secale). In the Harmonized System, all cereals are classified in Chapter 10. While major grains like wheat, rye, barley, and oats have their own specific headings (1001 through 1004), triticale is placed under heading 1008, which covers "Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals." Within this heading, the specific subheading 1008.60 was created to account for the increasing agricultural and trade importance of this hybrid. To be classified here, the triticale must be in the form of grain, whether or not intended for human consumption or animal feed. It must not be processed beyond basic cleaning or drying; once the grain is worked (e.g., flaked, pearled, or ground into flour), it moves to Chapter 11.
- Covers
- Raw triticale grain
- Triticale seeds for sowing
- Unprocessed triticale for animal feed
- Whole grain triticale
- Also under 1008.60
- Various agricultural suppliers (e.g., Limagrain, KWS)
- local mills producing triticale flour
- feed companies
Codes often confused with 1008.60
Common mistake. Triticale is often misclassified as wheat (1001) or rye (1002) due to its parentage. However, as a distinct hybrid, it must use its specific code 1008.60. Another common error is classifying triticale flour under this code; flour must be classified under 1102.90, as Chapter 10 only covers the raw grains.
Top exporters and importers of HS 100860 (the code used for triticale), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 100860 (the code used for triticale) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 35% 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 100860, not only triticale.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $104M 55% of world exports
- 2 Germany $28M 15% of world exports
- 3 Lithuania $21M 11% of world exports
World total: $189M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $58M 35% of world imports
- 2 Spain $41M 25% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $28M 17% of world imports
World total: $164M 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 codes for triticale
Brazil splits HS 1008.60 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1008.60.10Triticale seed for sowing
- 1008.60.90Triticale, not for sowing
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about triticale
What is the HS code for Triticale?
The HS code for Triticale is 100860 (Cereals; triticale). The HS code for raw triticale grain is 1008.60.
How do I classify Triticale for customs?
Triticale is classified under HS code 100860 — Cereals; triticale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is triticale seed for sowing classified differently?
No, triticale intended for sowing is still classified under 1008.60, although some national tariffs may have specific statistical suffixes for seed-grade grain.
Which countries are the top exporters of triticale (HS 100860)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 100860 (the code used for triticale) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($104M, 55% of world exports), Germany ($28M) and Lithuania ($21M). World exports came to about $189M, 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 triticale (HS 100860)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 100860 (the code used for triticale) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($58M, 35% of world imports), Spain ($41M) and the Netherlands ($28M). World imports came to about $164M, 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 Triticale the same in all countries?
The base HS code 100860 for Triticale 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 triticale in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 100860 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for triticale depends on the product's details: 1008.60.10 (Triticale seed for sowing), 1008.60.90 (Triticale, not for sowing).