Product classification

HS code for Wheat meal: 1103.11

Cereal groats and meal, of wheat.

Classification of wheat meal under HS 1103.11

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.

Covers
  • Durum wheat meal
  • Common wheat meal
  • Semolina (when meeting meal specifications)
  • Cracked wheat meal for food preparation
  • Milled wheat fragments
Also under 1103.11
  • Cream of Wheat
  • Bob's Red Mill Bulgur Wheat
  • Durum Semolina Flour
  • Hodgson Mill Wheat Farina

Codes often confused with 1103.11

Common mistake. 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.

1101.00Wheat or meslin flour1104.29Cereal grains; worked, other than rolled or flaked (e.g. Hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of cereals, excluding oats and maize, and rice of heading no.10061904.10Food preparations; obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products2302.30Bran, sharps and other residues; of wheat, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof

Top exporters and importers of HS 110311 (the code used for wheat meal), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110311 (the code used for wheat meal) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 11% 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 110311, not only wheat meal.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $105M
  2. 2 Türkiye $49M
  3. 3 Spain $47M

World total: $459M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $55M
  2. 2 Germany $36M
  3. 3 Côte d'Ivoire $36M

World total: $485M 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 wheat meal

Brazil classifies wheat meal under NCM 1103.11.00: HS 1103.11 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about wheat meal

What is the HS code for Wheat meal?

The HS code for Wheat meal is 110311 (Cereal groats and meal; of wheat). The HS code for wheat meal is 1103.11, which includes both groats and meal of wheat.

How do I classify Wheat meal for customs?

Wheat meal is classified under HS code 110311 — Cereal groats and meal; of wheat. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of wheat meal (HS 110311)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110311 (the code used for wheat meal) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($105M, 23% of world exports), Türkiye ($49M) and Spain ($47M). World exports came to about $459M, 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 meal (HS 110311)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 110311 (the code used for wheat meal) in UN Comtrade data were France ($55M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($36M) and Côte d'Ivoire ($36M). World imports came to about $485M, 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 Wheat meal the same in all countries?

The base HS code 110311 for Wheat meal 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 meal in Brazil?

In Brazil, wheat meal (HS 110311) is classified under NCM 1103.11.00.