Chapter 11 covers grain milling products, including fine flour, meal, groats, pellets, and starch. The grains in this chapter are limited to the various grains listed in Chapter 10, such as wheat, corn, rice, barley, etc. Processing methods include milling, crushing, dehulling, etc., but do not include products that are further processed or mixed with other substances. Products of this chapter are basic raw materials for the food industry and are widely used in baking, brewing, feed, and other fields. Heading 1102 covers fine flour of grains other than wheat or meslin flour (1101), such as fine flour of corn, rice, rye, barley, oats, sorghum, and other grains. Fine flour refers to grain that has been made into powder by milling or crushing, and its fineness must meet customs recognition standards. Fine flour under this heading may be used for food, industrial, or feed purposes, but the basic composition of the grain must remain unchanged. HS code 110290 is a six-digit subheading. The first two digits '11' represent Chapter 11, 'Products of the milling industry', covering grain milling products. Digits 3-4, '02', represent the heading 'fine flour of other grains', i.e., fine flour of grains other than wheat or meslin. Digits 5-6, '90', are the subheading 'other', indicating other fine flour of grains not elsewhere specified under heading 1102. Therefore, 110290 specifically refers to fine flour of grains other than wheat or meslin, such as corn flour, rice flour, rye flour, etc. This commodity is classified under 110290 because it is fine flour of grains and is not wheat or meslin flour (1101). At the same time, it is not meal, groats, or pellets of 1103, nor is it grain otherwise processed under 1104. If the fine flour undergoes further processing or mixing, it may be classified under other chapters. Therefore, 110290 is the residual subheading for fine flour of grains not elsewhere specified.
Chapter
Chapter 11 covers grain milling products, including fine flour, meal, groats, pellets, and starch. The grains in this chapter are limited to the various grains listed in Chapter 10, such as wheat, corn, rice, barley, etc. Processing methods include milling, crushing, dehulling, etc., but do not include products that are further processed or mixed with other substances. Products of this chapter are basic raw materials for the food industry and are widely used in baking, brewing, feed, and other fields.
Heading
Heading 1102 covers fine flour of grains other than wheat or meslin flour (1101), such as fine flour of corn, rice, rye, barley, oats, sorghum, and other grains. Fine flour refers to grain that has been made into powder by milling or crushing, and its fineness must meet customs recognition standards. Fine flour under this heading may be used for food, industrial, or feed purposes, but the basic composition of the grain must remain unchanged.
Digit Breakdown
HS code 110290 is a six-digit subheading. The first two digits '11' represent Chapter 11, 'Products of the milling industry', covering grain milling products. Digits 3-4, '02', represent the heading 'fine flour of other grains', i.e., fine flour of grains other than wheat or meslin. Digits 5-6, '90', are the subheading 'other', indicating other fine flour of grains not elsewhere specified under heading 1102. Therefore, 110290 specifically refers to fine flour of grains other than wheat or meslin, such as corn flour, rice flour, rye flour, etc.
Classification Basis
This commodity is classified under 110290 because it is fine flour of grains and is not wheat or meslin flour (1101). At the same time, it is not meal, groats, or pellets of 1103, nor is it grain otherwise processed under 1104. If the fine flour undergoes further processing or mixing, it may be classified under other chapters. Therefore, 110290 is the residual subheading for fine flour of grains not elsewhere specified.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as corn flour, rice flour, etc., which must correspond to the HS code. Ingredients: State the type of grain and whether other substances have been added, such as pure corn flour or added vitamins. Processing method: Describe the milling or crushing process, such as 'milling' or 'crushing', to ensure it meets the definition of fine flour. Fineness: Provide the mesh or particle size range to prove compliance with fine flour standards, such as 'passing through 80 mesh sieve'. Use: State the main use, such as food, industrial, or feed use, which affects regulatory conditions. Packaging specifications: Indicate the packaging form and net weight, such as '25kg/bag', to facilitate customs statistics and inspection. Brand: If there is a brand, the brand name must be declared; if there is no brand, 'none' may be entered. Origin: The country of origin where the grain is produced, which affects tariffs and the application of trade agreements. Product name: corn fine flour; Ingredients: 100% corn; Processing method: milling; Fineness: passing through 80 mesh sieve; Use: for food processing; Packaging specifications: 25kg/bag; Brand: none; Origin: United States. Incorrectly classifying corn flour under 1101, but 1101 is limited to wheat or meslin flour. Failure to provide fineness proof, causing customs to question whether it is fine flour. Grain flour with added other substances not declared, which may be classified under other chapters.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as corn flour, rice flour, etc., which must correspond to the HS code.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring it as 'wheat flour' or 'mixed flour', leading to incorrect classification.
Ingredients
State the type of grain and whether other substances have been added, such as pure corn flour or added vitamins.
⚠️ Failure to indicate additives, leading to it being mistaken for pure grain fine flour.
Processing method
Describe the milling or crushing process, such as 'milling' or 'crushing', to ensure it meets the definition of fine flour.
⚠️ Incorrectly reporting it as 'coarse grinding' or 'cutting', which may lead to classification under 1103 or 1104.
Fineness
Provide the mesh or particle size range to prove compliance with fine flour standards, such as 'passing through 80 mesh sieve'.
⚠️ Failure to provide fineness data, making it impossible to determine whether it is fine flour.
Use
State the main use, such as food, industrial, or feed use, which affects regulatory conditions.
⚠️ Vaguely filling in 'food use' without distinguishing between direct consumption or food processing.
Packaging specifications
Indicate the packaging form and net weight, such as '25kg/bag', to facilitate customs statistics and inspection.
⚠️ Omitting packaging information, resulting in incomplete declaration.
Brand
If there is a brand, the brand name must be declared; if there is no brand, 'none' may be entered.
⚠️ Confusing the brand with the manufacturer, or failing to declare the brand.
Origin
The country of origin where the grain is produced, which affects tariffs and the application of trade agreements.
⚠️ Incorrectly entering the processing country instead of the country of origin.
Example： Product name: corn fine flour; Ingredients: 100% corn; Processing method: milling; Fineness: passing through 80 mesh sieve; Use: for food processing; Packaging specifications: 25kg/bag; Brand: none; Origin: United States.
Common Mistakes：
Incorrectly classifying corn flour under 1101, but 1101 is limited to wheat or meslin flour.
Failure to provide fineness proof, causing customs to question whether it is fine flour.
Grain flour with added other substances not declared, which may be classified under other chapters.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1. whether the commodity is fine flour of grains; 2. whether the grain type is other than wheat or meslin; 3. whether it has undergone further processing or mixing. According to HS notes, 1102 includes fine flour of grains other than wheat or meslin, such as corn, rice, rye, etc. If the fine flour undergoes heat treatment, mixing, or other processing, it may be classified under 1104 or Chapter 19. 1101 Wheat or meslin flour: 1101 specifically refers to wheat or meslin flour, while 110290 is fine flour of other grains; the type of grain is the core difference. 1103 Grain meal, groats, and pellets: 1103 is meal or groats, which is coarser, while 110290 is fine flour, which is finer, and the processing technology is different. 1104 Grain otherwise processed: 1104 includes hulled, flattened, flaked, or crushed grain, but fine flour is already classified under 1102; if further processed, it may be classified under 1104. 1901 Malt extract, grain products: 1901 includes mixtures of grain flour or processed foods; if grain flour is mixed with other ingredients, it is classified under 1901. 2302 Residues of grain milling products: 2302 is residues from the milling process, such as bran, while 110290 is the fine flour itself; the composition and use are different. Confirm whether the grain type is other than wheat or meslin. Confirm that the processing method is milling or crushing, and that the fineness meets fine flour standards. Confirm that no other substances have been added or further processing has been carried out. Confirm that packaging and use have not changed the basic characteristics of the product. Confirm that the origin and brand are declared accurately.
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1. whether the commodity is fine flour of grains; 2. whether the grain type is other than wheat or meslin; 3. whether it has undergone further processing or mixing. According to HS notes, 1102 includes fine flour of grains other than wheat or meslin, such as corn, rice, rye, etc. If the fine flour undergoes heat treatment, mixing, or other processing, it may be classified under 1104 or Chapter 19.
Confused Codes：
1101 - Wheat or meslin flour
1101 specifically refers to wheat or meslin flour, while 110290 is fine flour of other grains; the type of grain is the core difference.
1103 - Grain meal, groats, and pellets
1103 is meal or groats, which is coarser, while 110290 is fine flour, which is finer, and the processing technology is different.
1104 - Grain otherwise processed
1104 includes hulled, flattened, flaked, or crushed grain, but fine flour is already classified under 1102; if further processed, it may be classified under 1104.
1901 - Malt extract, grain products
1901 includes mixtures of grain flour or processed foods; if grain flour is mixed with other ingredients, it is classified under 1901.
2302 - Residues of grain milling products
2302 is residues from the milling process, such as bran, while 110290 is the fine flour itself; the composition and use are different.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm whether the grain type is other than wheat or meslin.
✓ Confirm that the processing method is milling or crushing, and that the fineness meets fine flour standards.
✓ Confirm that no other substances have been added or further processing has been carried out.
✓ Confirm that packaging and use have not changed the basic characteristics of the product.
✓ Confirm that the origin and brand are declared accurately.
❓ FAQ
How can it be determined whether grain flour belongs to 110290? First confirm that the grain type is not wheat or meslin; second, the processing method is milling or crushing, and the fineness meets fine flour standards; finally, no other substances have been added or further processing has been carried out. If these conditions are met, it is classified under 110290. What is the difference in HS codes between corn flour and corn starch? Corn flour is classified under 110220 (fine flour) or 110290 (other), while corn starch is classified under 110812. The difference is that starch is extracted pure starch, while fine flour is whole grain ground into flour. If vitamins are added to grain flour, how should it be classified? Grain flour with added vitamins is generally classified under 1901 or 2106, because the additives change the basic characteristics of the product and it is no longer simple fine flour of Chapter 11. What is the HS code for rice flour? Rice flour is classified under 110290, because rice is not wheat or meslin. However, note that if rice flour undergoes further processing, it may be classified under other codes. How should fineness be provided at declaration? The mesh number or particle size range may be provided, such as 'passing through 80 mesh sieve' or 'average particle size 100 microns', together with a test report or production standard. How can the tariff rate for 110290 be checked? The tariff rate must be checked according to the country of origin and trade agreements. You may visit the website of the General Administration of Customs or use an HS code query tool. Rates change, and the latest published version shall prevail. Which code should mixed grain flour be classified under? If mixed grain flour has no added other substances and none of the grains are wheat or meslin, it may still be classified under 110290; if it contains wheat or meslin, it may be classified under 1101 or 1901. What should be noted when selling grain flour via cross-border e-commerce? It is necessary to ensure accurate HS code declaration, understand the destination country's tariffs and access requirements, such as US FDA and EU food safety standards, and retain certificates of origin and ingredient test reports.
Q: How can it be determined whether grain flour belongs to 110290?
A: First confirm that the grain type is not wheat or meslin; second, the processing method is milling or crushing, and the fineness meets fine flour standards; finally, no other substances have been added or further processing has been carried out. If these conditions are met, it is classified under 110290.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between corn flour and corn starch?
A: Corn flour is classified under 110220 (fine flour) or 110290 (other), while corn starch is classified under 110812. The difference is that starch is extracted pure starch, while fine flour is whole grain ground into flour.
Q: If vitamins are added to grain flour, how should it be classified?
A: Grain flour with added vitamins is generally classified under 1901 or 2106, because the additives change the basic characteristics of the product and it is no longer simple fine flour of Chapter 11.
Q: What is the HS code for rice flour?
A: Rice flour is classified under 110290, because rice is not wheat or meslin. However, note that if rice flour undergoes further processing, it may be classified under other codes.
Q: How should fineness be provided at declaration?
A: The mesh number or particle size range may be provided, such as 'passing through 80 mesh sieve' or 'average particle size 100 microns', together with a test report or production standard.
Q: How can the tariff rate for 110290 be checked?
A: The tariff rate must be checked according to the country of origin and trade agreements. You may visit the website of the General Administration of Customs or use an HS code query tool. Rates change, and the latest published version shall prevail.
Q: Which code should mixed grain flour be classified under?
A: If mixed grain flour has no added other substances and none of the grains are wheat or meslin, it may still be classified under 110290; if it contains wheat or meslin, it may be classified under 1101 or 1901.
Q: What should be noted when selling grain flour via cross-border e-commerce?
A: It is necessary to ensure accurate HS code declaration, understand the destination country's tariffs and access requirements, such as US FDA and EU food safety standards, and retain certificates of origin and ingredient test reports.
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