Chapter 11
Milling Industry Products
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-02-07 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 11 contains 75 HTS lines covering milling industry products. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 12.8%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
1101 — Wheat or meslin flour
#Heading 1101 contains 6 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1101.00.00
Wheat or meslin flour
0.7¢/kg
1101.00.00.10
Hard spring wheat
Free
1101.00.00.20
Durum wheat
Free
1101.00.00.30
White winter wheat
Free
1101.00.00.50
Certified organic
Free
1101.00.00.60
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1101.00.00 | Wheat or meslin flour | 0.7¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1101.00.00.10 | Hard spring wheat | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1101.00.00.20 | Durum wheat | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1101.00.00.30 | White winter wheat | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1101.00.00.50 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1101.00.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1102 — Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin
#Heading 1102 contains 8 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–12.8%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1102
Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin:
Free
1102.20.00.00
Corn (maize) flour
0.3¢/kg
1102.90
Other:
Free
1102.90.20.00
Buckwheat flour
Free
1102.90.25.00
Rice flour
0.09¢/kg
1102.90.27.00
Rye flour
0.23¢/kg
1102.90.30.00
Mixtures
12.8%
1102.90.60.00
Other
9%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1102 | Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1102.20.00.00 | Corn (maize) flour | 0.3¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1102.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1102.90.20.00 | Buckwheat flour | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1102.90.25.00 | Rice flour | 0.09¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1102.90.27.00 | Rye flour | 0.23¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1102.90.30.00 | Mixtures | 12.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1102.90.60.00 | Other | 9% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1103 — Cereal groats, meal and pellets
#Heading 1103 contains 14 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–9%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1103
Cereal groats, meal and pellets:
Free
1103.11.00
Of wheat
0.5¢/kg
1103.11.00.20
Semolina
Free
1103.11.00.40
Other
Free
1103.13.00
Of corn (maize)
0.3¢/kg
1103.13.00.20
Cornmeal
Free
1103.13.00.60
Other
Free
1103.19
Of other cereals:
Free
1103.19.12.00
Of oats
0.8¢/kg
1103.19.14.00
Of rice
0.09¢/kg
1103.19.90.00
Of other cereals
9%
1103.20.00
Pellets
Free
1103.20.00.10
Of wheat
Free
1103.20.00.90
Of other cereals
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1103 | Cereal groats, meal and pellets: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1103.11.00 | Of wheat | 0.5¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1103.11.00.20 | Semolina | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1103.11.00.40 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1103.13.00 | Of corn (maize) | 0.3¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1103.13.00.20 | Cornmeal | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1103.13.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1103.19 | Of other cereals: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1103.19.12.00 | Of oats | 0.8¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1103.19.14.00 | Of rice | 0.09¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1103.19.90.00 | Of other cereals | 9% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1103.20.00 | Pellets | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1103.20.00.10 | Of wheat | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1103.20.00.90 | Of other cereals | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1104 — 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
#Heading 1104 contains 13 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–4.5%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1104
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:
Free
1104.12.00
Of oats
1.2¢/kg
1104.12.00.10
Certified organic
Free
1104.12.00.90
Other
Free
1104.19
Of other cereals:
Free
1104.19.10.00
Of barley
2¢/kg
1104.19.90.00
Other
0.45¢/kg
1104.22.00.00
Of oats
0.5%
1104.23.00.00
Of corn (maize)
0.45¢/kg
1104.29
Of other cereals:
Free
1104.29.10.00
Of barley
1.2%
1104.29.90.00
Other
2.7%
1104.30.00.00
Germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground
4.5%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1104 | 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: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1104.12.00 | Of oats | 1.2¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1104.12.00.10 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1104.12.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1104.19 | Of other cereals: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1104.19.10.00 | Of barley | 2¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1104.19.90.00 | Other | 0.45¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1104.22.00.00 | Of oats | 0.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1104.23.00.00 | Of corn (maize) | 0.45¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1104.29 | Of other cereals: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1104.29.10.00 | Of barley | 1.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1104.29.90.00 | Other | 2.7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1104.30.00.00 | Germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground | 4.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1105 — Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes
#Heading 1105 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1105
Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes:
Free
1105.10.00.00
Flour, meal and powder
1.7¢/kg
1105.20.00.00
Flakes, granules and pellets
1.3¢/kg
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1105 | Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1105.10.00.00 | Flour, meal and powder | 1.7¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1105.20.00.00 | Flakes, granules and pellets | 1.3¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
1106 — Flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714 or of the products of chapter 8
#Heading 1106 contains 8 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–9.6%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1106
Flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714 or of the products of chapter 8:
Free
1106.10.00.00
Of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713
8.3%
1106.20
Of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714:
Free
1106.20.10.00
Of Chinese water chestnuts
8.3%
1106.20.90.00
Other
Free
1106.30
Of the products of chapter 8:
Free
1106.30.20.00
Banana and plantain
2.8%
1106.30.40.00
Other
9.6%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1106 | Flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714 or of the products of chapter 8: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1106.10.00.00 | Of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713 | 8.3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1106.20 | Of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1106.20.10.00 | Of Chinese water chestnuts | 8.3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1106.20.90.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1106.30 | Of the products of chapter 8: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1106.30.20.00 | Banana and plantain | 2.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1106.30.40.00 | Other | 9.6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1107 — Malt, whether or not roasted
#Heading 1107 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1107
Malt, whether or not roasted:
Free
1107.10.00.00
Not roasted
0.3¢/kg
1107.20.00.00
Roasted
0.42¢/kg
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1107 | Malt, whether or not roasted: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1107.10.00.00 | Not roasted | 0.3¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1107.20.00.00 | Roasted | 0.42¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
1108 — Starches; inulin
#Heading 1108 contains 15 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–2.6%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1108
Starches; inulin:
Free
1108.11.00
Wheat starch
0.54¢/kg
1108.11.00.10
For food use
Free
1108.11.00.90
Other
Free
1108.12.00
Corn (maize) starch
0.54¢/kg
1108.12.00.10
For food use
Free
1108.12.00.90
Other
Free
1108.13.00
Potato starch
0.56¢/kg
1108.13.00.10
For human consumption
Free
1108.13.00.90
Other
Free
1108.14.00.00
Cassava (manioc) starch
Free
1108.19.00
Other starches
Free
1108.19.00.10
Cereal starches for non-food use
Free
1108.19.00.90
Other
Free
1108.20.00.00
Inulin
2.6%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1108 | Starches; inulin: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1108.11.00 | Wheat starch | 0.54¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1108.11.00.10 | For food use | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1108.11.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1108.12.00 | Corn (maize) starch | 0.54¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1108.12.00.10 | For food use | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1108.12.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1108.13.00 | Potato starch | 0.56¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1108.13.00.10 | For human consumption | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1108.13.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1108.14.00.00 | Cassava (manioc) starch | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1108.19.00 | Other starches | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1108.19.00.10 | Cereal starches for non-food use | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1108.19.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1108.20.00.00 | Inulin | 2.6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1109 — Wheat gluten, whether or not dried
#Heading 1109 contains 5 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–6.8%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1109.00
Wheat gluten, whether or not dried:
Free
1109.00.10.00
To be used as animal feed
1.8%
1109.00.90
Other
6.8%
1109.00.90.10
Certified organic
Free
1109.00.90.20
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1109.00 | Wheat gluten, whether or not dried: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1109.00.10.00 | To be used as animal feed | 1.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1109.00.90 | Other | 6.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1109.00.90.10 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1109.00.90.20 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 11
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 11). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 25%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. The most common rate is 25%; some products carry 7.5%. Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Reciprocal tariff (Recip: 10%)
- Tariffs applied under the post-February 2026 SCOTUS ruling upholding Section 122 authority. Typically 10–25% depending on country of origin, stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232: 25%)
- Tariffs on steel and aluminum products (and downstream derivatives) imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.