HS Code 1101
Wheat or Meslin Flour
HS code 1101 covers wheat and meslin flour, distinguished by its protein and ash content, requiring strict food safety and fortification compliance.
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HS Code 1101 — Wheat or Meslin Flour
This code is for flour produced by milling wheat or meslin grain. It is the primary ingredient for bread, pastries, and biscuits worldwide.
What's included
- White wheat flour
- Whole wheat flour
- Durum wheat flour
- Self-raising wheat flour
What's excluded
- Corn flour → use
1102(Only wheat and meslin flours are in 1101; others are 1102.) - Wheat groats → use
1103(Groats are less finely milled than flour.)
Common examples
- All-purpose white flour
- Soft cake flour
- Strong bread flour
- Atta flour
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover premixed bread mixes?
Only if they consist almost entirely of flour. Mixes with added sugar or yeast generally move to 1901.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 50%
- Documentation: Some countries (e.g., in Africa) require flour to be fortified with specific vitamins/iron.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Turkey, Kazakhstan, Germany
- Top importers: Iraq, Afghanistan, Netherlands
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Key takeaway
Bread-making flour is 1101; if it’s from any other grain, look at 1102.
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