HS Code for Wheat flour

Wheat flour is classified under HS code 1101.00, which specifically covers flour made from wheat or meslin (a mixture of wheat and rye). The classification within Chapter 11 (Products of the milling industry) depends on the degree of milling and the physical characteristics of the resulting powder. To qualify as flour under this heading, the product must meet specific criteria regarding starch content and ash content as outlined in the Chapter 11 legal notes. Generally, the product must pass through a standard wire mesh sieve with a specific aperture size. If the particle size is too large, it may be classified as groats or meal. HS code 1101.00 is a broad heading that includes all varieties of wheat flour, including all-purpose, bread flour, and cake flour, provided they have not been further prepared or mixed with other ingredients like leavening agents in proportions that would move them to Chapter 19. The purity of the flour is also a factor; it must be the product of milling the endosperm of the grain. If the product contains significant amounts of bran or germ beyond what is naturally occurring in the milling process, it may be subject to different classification rules.

Products Included

• All-purpose wheat flour
• Durum wheat flour
• Meslin flour
• White and whole wheat flour
• Cake and pastry flour

Common Misclassification

Wheat flour is often confused with HS code 1103.11, which covers wheat groats and meal. The distinction is based on particle size (granularity). It is also misclassified under 1901.20 if it is a prepared mix containing added sugar, fats, or leavening agents for bakers' wares.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Wheat flour?

The HS code for wheat or meslin flour is 1101.00.

Does this code include self-rising flour?

Generally, if the flour contains only a very small amount of leavening agent, it remains in 1101.00; however, complex mixes are usually moved to heading 1901.