Wheat or meslin flour (heading 1101): importing markets
HS 1101 is the heading for wheat or meslin flour, in chapter 11 of the Harmonized System. In 2025 the United States, the Netherlands and France declared…
Published on 27 October 2026Updated on 27 October 2026
HS 1101 is the heading for wheat or meslin flour, in chapter 11 of the Harmonized System. In 2025 the United States, the Netherlands and France declared the highest imports, each above USD 250 million according to UN Comtrade. For a company exporting from Spain, the key steps are to confirm the national subheading, the tariff and the entry requirements of each destination.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 27 October 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 1101
- Chapter
- 11 · Products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten
- Subheadings
- 1
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| United States | 304,662,198 |
| Netherlands | 272,459,781 |
| France | 255,433,079 |
| Ireland | 174,973,214 |
| Uzbekistan | 152,325,852 |
| Brazil | 121,279,737 |
| Germany | 102,902,430 |
| Belgium | 100,744,705 |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 95,145,148 |
| China | 83,511,956 |
| Spain | 76,513,431 |
| Bolivia | 74,009,252 |
| Thailand | 73,166,989 |
| United Kingdom | 72,997,453 |
| Madagascar | 72,979,620 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 27 October 2026
What to know before exporting wheat or meslin flour
HS 1101 is the heading that covers wheat or meslin flour. It belongs to chapter 11, products of the milling industry. At six digits the Harmonized System has a single subheading under this heading, so the classification is simple at that level.
Classification gets more detailed after the sixth digit. Each country adds its own digits for tariff and statistical purposes, and the duty is applied to that national code. Before quoting, check the national code of the destination, not just the six-digit code.
The market is spread across several regions. The table shows imports declared by the United States, the Netherlands, France and Ireland, but also by Uzbekistan, Brazil, Bolivia, Thailand and Madagascar. Imports declared are not the same as demand open to a Spanish exporter: each destination has its own tariff and supply structure.
For a company exporting from Spain, destinations in the European Union are part of the single market, so the exports to the Netherlands, France, Ireland, Germany, Belgium or Spain's own partners are intra-EU shipments, with no customs duty. Outside the EU, the duty depends on the destination and on whether an agreement with the EU is in force. It is consulted by code and country in Access2Markets.
Entry requirements for a food product usually include sanitary, labelling and documentary conditions that vary by country. The specific list for each destination should be taken from Access2Markets or from the importing country's authority, and confirmed with the buyer before production.
The reported figures come from the importing countries and arrive with a delay. Use the table as a guide to where to look first, then compare it with the previous years and with the suppliers already present in each market before choosing a destination.
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 1101 cover?
HS 1101 covers wheat or meslin flour. It is part of chapter 11, products of the milling industry, malt, starches, inulin and wheat gluten. At six digits it has one subheading, and each country adds its own further digits.
Which countries import the most wheat or meslin flour?
According to UN Comtrade, in 2025 the highest imports declared were those of the United States (USD 304.7 million), the Netherlands (USD 272.5 million) and France (USD 255.4 million). Ireland and Uzbekistan follow. The data are declared by each importing country, and the latest period can still change.
Do I pay customs duty when exporting flour from Spain to France or the Netherlands?
No customs duty applies between EU member states, because they form a single customs union and market. Shipments are intra-EU, so the formalities are tax and statistical rather than customs duties. Duties only apply when the destination is outside the EU.
Where do I find the duty for a non-EU destination?
In Access2Markets, the European Commission tool. Enter the product code and the destination country to see the duty, the preferential rate if an agreement is in force, and the entry requirements. The duty depends on the national code and on the agreement in force on the shipping date.
Is the six-digit code enough to ship?
Not always. The six-digit code is common to all countries, but the duty and the customs declaration use the national code of the destination, which has more digits. Confirm it with the buyer or the customs agent before issuing the invoice.
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