HS Code 1005Maize (corn)
2 six-digit codes · Heading 5 of 8 in Chapter 10 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 1005 is the heading for maize (corn), and the only thing that splits it is whether the maize is seed.
Heading 1005 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Maize (corn)” classify either at 100510 or at 100590, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 5 of 8 in Chapter 10, Cereals, which runs to 26 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 1005 covers: maize (corn)
This heading is for maize. Most people also call it corn. You may see it written as HSN code 1005 or HTS code 1005. The number is the same in each system.
If your product is maize or corn, start here. Whole grain, kernels for sowing and other forms of maize all begin at this heading. Then you pick one of its two codes.
Seed corn or other maize: how to choose the right code
Ask one simple question: is this maize sold to be planted? If yes, it is seed corn and belongs at 100510. If no, it is other maize and belongs at 100590.
People often search for the difference between seed corn and other maize. That one question is the whole answer. Nothing else in the wording separates the two codes.
Check your invoice and shipping papers before you decide. The product description there should match one of the two code descriptions. If you are still unsure, test your product in the HS code classifier.
Maize vs other cereals in Chapter 10
Many cereals look alike, but each one has its own heading. A wrong neighbour is a common mistake, so it helps to know what sits next door. Here is a quick guide:
- 1001 is wheat and meslin.
- 1002 is rye.
- 1003 is barley.
- 1004 is oats.
- 1006 is rice.
- 1007 is grain sorghum, which looks a little like maize but is not the same product.
- 1008 holds buckwheat, millet and canary seeds, plus other cereals.
Maize import and export data: buyers and suppliers
A heading page tells you what a code means. Shipment records tell you who is trading the goods. For maize import data or maize export data, customs records are the place to look. They help you find corn importers and corn exporters and see who deals with whom.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Search maize shipment records or book a free demo
Take the code you chose above and look up the real shipments behind it. If you would like a guided walk-through, bring your own maize product to the call.
Who ships under 1005?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section II: Vegetable Products, chapters 06–14.
HS Code 1005: common questions
What is the HS code for maize (corn)?
Maize, also called corn, is classified under heading 1005 in Chapter 10, Cereals.
What is the HS code for seed maize?
Seed maize goes under 100510. Use it when the maize is sold for planting.
Is grain sorghum classified under HS code 1005?
No. Grain sorghum has its own heading, 1007. Millet and buckwheat are in 1008.
Who imports maize, and how can I find them?
Search customs shipment records by this heading to see importers and exporters of maize. The buyer data and supplier data pages explain what each record can show.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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