11042900
PRODUCTS OF THE MILLING INDUSTRY; MALT; STARCHES; INULIN; WHEAT GLUTEN›Cereal grains otherwise worked (for example, hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled), except rice of heading 1006; germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground
Of other cereals
Subcodes (11)
11042904Duty: 0-50%
Of barley - Hulled (shelled or husked), whether or not sliced or kibbled
11042905Duty: 0-50%
Pearled
11042908Duty: 0-50%
Other
11042917Duty: 0-50%
Other - Hulled (shelled or husked), whether or not sliced or kibbled
11042930Duty: 0-50%
Pearled
11042951Duty: 0-50%
Not otherwise worked than kibbled - Of wheat
11042955Duty: 0-50%
Of rye
11042959Duty: 0-50%
Other
11042981Duty: 0-50%
Other - Of wheat
11042985Duty: 0-50%
Of rye
11042989Duty: 0-50%
Other
Classification under CN 1104 29
CN code 1104 29 covers hulled, pearled, sliced, or kibbled cereal grains other than oats and maize. Covers wheat, rye, rice, and other cereals with husk removed.
Food safety 1104 29
Subject to EU food safety - mycotoxins, pesticides, GMO. Allergen labelling for gluten-containing grains.
Market 1104 29
Used in food and feed industries. Major exporters: EU, USA, China, India.
Hulled grains in food industry and dietetics
Hulled cereal grains under CN 1104 29 are products from which the husk has been removed but the bran layer is retained. These include pearl barley, hulled sorghum and other cereals. Such products are gaining popularity in functional foods and gluten-free diets. Import requires careful classification - the degree of processing determines the correct subheading. Commercial documentation should describe the processing method. Border controls include identity verification and food safety testing including pesticide and mycotoxin analysis.
Frequently asked questions
What distinguishes hulled grains 1104 29 from groats 1103?
Hulled grains are whole or large fragments with husk removed. Groats are ground into smaller particles.
Are products under CN 11 04 29 subject to Documents?
Invoice, analysis certificate, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin.
Are products under CN 11 04 29 subject to Allergen labelling?
Yes. Gluten-containing grains must be labelled as allergen.
How to distinguish hulled CN 1104 29 from milled grains?
Hulled grains under CN 1104 29 retain the bran layer after husk removal. Milled grains have both husk and bran removed. Processing degree determines tariff classification and duty rate.
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