Product classification
HS code for Wheat flour: 1101.00
Wheat or meslin flour.
Classification of wheat flour under HS 1101.00
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.
- Covers
- All-purpose wheat flour
- Durum wheat flour
- Meslin flour
- White and whole wheat flour
- Cake and pastry flour
- Also under 1101.00
- King Arthur Flour
- General Mills Gold Medal Flour
- Ardent Mills
- ADM Milling
- various regional brands
Codes often confused with 1101.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110100 (the code used for wheat flour), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110100 (the code used for wheat flour) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 5.8% of world imports. Afghanistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 50% of its imports here ($322M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 110100, not only wheat flour.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Türkiye $876M 16% of world exports
- 2 Germany $582M 11% of world exports
- 3 Kazakhstan $509M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $5.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $305M 5.8% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $272M 5.2% of world imports
- 3 Afghanistan* ~$257M 4.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
Afghanistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 50% of its imports here ($322M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $5.3B 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 codes for wheat flour
Brazil splits HS 1101.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1101.00.10Wheat flour
- 1101.00.20Meslin flour (wheat and rye)
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wheat flour
What is the HS code for Wheat flour?
The HS code for Wheat flour is 110100 (Wheat or meslin flour). The HS code for wheat or meslin flour is 1101.00.
How do I classify Wheat flour for customs?
Wheat flour is classified under HS code 110100 — Wheat or meslin flour. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of wheat flour (HS 110100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110100 (the code used for wheat flour) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($876M, 16% of world exports), Germany ($582M) and Kazakhstan ($509M). World exports came to about $5.4B, 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 wheat flour (HS 110100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110100 (the code used for wheat flour) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($305M, 5.8% of world imports), the Netherlands ($272M) and Afghanistan (about $257M). World imports came to about $5.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Afghanistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 50% of its imports here ($322M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Wheat flour the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110100 for Wheat 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 wheat flour in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 110100 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for wheat flour depends on the product's details: 1101.00.10 (Wheat flour), 1101.00.20 (Meslin flour (wheat and rye)).