HS Code 100810
Buckwheat Grain
HS code 100810 covers buckwheat grain, a gluten-free pseudocereal used primarily for flour milling, animal feed, and the production of groats and porridge.
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HS Code 100810 — Buckwheat Grain
Buckwheat is a pseudocereal known for its triangular seeds. Despite the name, it is not related to wheat and is gluten-free. It is used to produce flour for noodles (like soba), groats (kasha), and increasingly in gluten-free snacks.
What's included
- Buckwheat kernels
- Raw buckwheat grain
- Buckwheat for animal feed
What's excluded
- Buckwheat flour → use
110290(Ground buckwheat is classified as flour.) - Buckwheat groats (roasted/husked) → use
110429(Grains that have been worked (e.g., roasted or sliced) move to Chapter 11.)
Common examples
- Organic raw buckwheat grain
- Raw buckwheat for soba flour
- Unprocessed buckwheat for birdseed
Frequently asked questions
Is buckwheat a cereal?
Botanically it is a pseudocereal, but for customs purposes, it is classified under Chapter 10 (Cereals).
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Japan has specific residue limit (MRL) requirements for buckwheat imports.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Russia, China, Poland, Lithuania
- Top importers: Japan, Italy, United States, Ukraine
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Key takeaway
A gluten-free grain with strong demand in Asian and Eastern European markets.
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