Wheat and meslin — HTS 1001
Wheat and meslin
Chapter 10 › Heading 1001
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1001 is a four-digit product category for wheat and meslin. Meslin generally means a mixture of wheat and rye. The heading groups these basic grain products together, but it does not by itself identify the exact product, use, variety, or trade form.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s physical description and tariff characteristics. Check whether it is a particular type or variety, whether it is seed or otherwise intended for planting, and how it is presented or prepared. Read the relevant subheadings and statistical provisions in sequence; the final digits provide more detailed classification than the four-digit heading. Confirm the result against the current official HTSUS and, when the facts are unclear, obtain customs-broker or ruling guidance.
What to check
- Confirm that the merchandise is wheat or meslin rather than another cereal grain or a processed wheat product.
- Identify the exact grain type or variety and document it with product specifications, laboratory information, or supplier records.
- Check whether the shipment is ordinary grain, seed for planting, or another specially described form; intended use can matter when the tariff text says so.
- Review the complete eight-digit provision and its chapter and section notes, not just the heading description.
- Compare the proposed classification with current CBP guidance or a binding ruling when product facts or tariff language are uncertain.
HTS heading 1001 summary
Wheat and meslin is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001.11.00.00 👉 | Seed | 0.65¢/kg | Free | 1.5¢/kg |
| 1001.19.00 👉 | Other | 0.65¢/kg | Free | 1.5¢/kg |
| 1001.91.00.00 👉 | Seed | 2.8% | Free | 10% |
| 1001.99.00 👉 | Other | 0.35¢/kg | Free | 1.5¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1001?
Wheat and meslin. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.