HS 10Agricultural commodities

HS Code for Wheat (Chapter 10)

Wheat is the single largest agri commodity by traded volume. HS 1001 splits into durum (10.11 / 10.19) and other wheat and meslin (10.91 / 10.99). Duty is usually modest, but phytosanitary rules, fumigation requirements and specific quality parameters (protein, moisture, DON) drive the real cost of import.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules2 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

Code	Description
1001.11	Durum wheat, seed
1001.19	Durum wheat, other than seed
1001.91	Other wheat and meslin, seed
1001.99	Other wheat and meslin (milling grade)
1101.00	Wheat or meslin flour

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Typical import duty by market

Market	Duty
European Union	EUR 12-95/t Variable specific duty based on CIF reference price under CMO 1308/2013.
India (BCD)	40% Changes by notification; was 0% during 2022-23 shortage.
Egypt	0% (GASC tenders) State buyer; specific origin and quality basis.
Nigeria	5% + 15% levy Plus 7.5% VAT on landed value.
Indonesia	0% But BULOG import licensing and SNI standards apply.

Worked landed-cost example

30,000 MT milling wheat 12.5% protein, FOB Novorossiysk USD 245/t, to Alexandria

FOB valueUSD 7,350,000

Freight + insuranceUSD 615,000

CIF valueUSD 7,965,000

Egypt duty (GASC tender)USD 0

Port + inspection fees (est.)USD 90,000

Landed cost ≈ USD 8,055,000 - roughly USD 268.50/t.

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Regulatory checkpoints

· ISPM 15 wood packaging + phytosanitary certificate from origin NPPO.
· DON (deoxynivalenol) mycotoxin limits - EU 1250 ppb (unprocessed), lower for durum.
· Fumigation with phosphine or methyl bromide for many Middle East / African importers.
· US FGIS or equivalent grade certificate (protein, test weight, falling number).

Top exporting countries

· Russia
· United States
· Canada
· Australia
· Ukraine
· Argentina
· France

Frequently asked questions

How is durum wheat different from common wheat in HS?

Durum (Triticum durum, HS 1001.11 / 1001.19) is a hard, high-protein wheat used for pasta and couscous. All other wheat (T. aestivum, spelt, meslin) falls under 1001.91 / 1001.99.

Why is EU wheat duty variable?

The EU applies a reference-price mechanism - when world CIF drops below the trigger, a specific duty per tonne activates. This is published in the EU Official Journal and updated regularly.