HS Code for Wheat meal

Wheat meal is classified under HS code 1103.11. This classification falls within Chapter 11, which covers products of the milling industry, malt, starches, and inulin. Wheat meal is defined as a product obtained by the fragmentation of wheat grains. The distinction between wheat meal and wheat flour (1101) is based on the particle size and the results of a sieving test. According to the Chapter 11 notes, for a product to be classified as a cereal meal, it must meet specific criteria: at least 95% by weight must pass through a woven metal wire cloth sieve with an aperture of 1.25 mm. Wheat meal is coarser than flour but finer than groats. This code covers meal derived from both common wheat and durum wheat, provided it meets the technical milling specifications of the Harmonized System.

Products Included

• Durum wheat meal
• Common wheat meal
• Semolina (when meeting meal specifications)
• Cracked wheat meal for food preparation
• Milled wheat fragments

Common Misclassification

Wheat meal is most often misclassified as wheat flour under HS code 1101.00. The difference is purely technical and depends on the sieving percentage and ash content. It is also frequently confused with wheat groats (also 1103.11, as they share the same sub-heading) or worked grains under HS code 1104.29. If the wheat has been pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, it may move to Chapter 19 (e.g., 1904.10 for puffed grains). Additionally, wheat bran or residues from the milling process are classified under 2302.30, not as meal.

FAQ

What is the HS code for wheat meal?

The HS code for wheat meal is 1103.11, which includes both groats and meal of wheat.

How is wheat meal different from wheat flour in customs?

The difference is based on granulation; meal is coarser and must pass specific sieving tests defined in the Chapter 11 legal notes of the HS manual.