Wheat and meslin

HS v2017 Code: 1001

About wheat and meslin

HS code 1001 covers wheat and meslin, which are staple grains that play a crucial role in the global food supply. Wheat is one of the most widely cultivated cereal crops, with major production centers across North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a versatile grain used in a wide range of food products, from bread and pasta to cereals and baked goods. Meslin, a mixture of wheat and rye, is also included under this code and has similar applications. The wheat and meslin industry is a significant contributor to the agricultural economy, providing raw materials for a diverse range of downstream industries.

Production process

The production of wheat and meslin involves several key steps. First, the land is prepared through plowing, fertilizing, and seeding. The crops are then allowed to grow and mature, with regular watering and pest control measures taken as needed. Once the wheat and meslin are ready for harvest, they are typically cut, threshed, and cleaned to separate the grains from the chaff. The cleaned grains are then stored, transported, and processed for various end-uses.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the wheat and meslin industry include arable land, seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural machinery. Farmers rely on high-quality seeds, appropriate soil nutrients, and efficient equipment to ensure a successful harvest. Water for irrigation and labor for planting, tending, and harvesting the crops are also essential inputs. Additionally, the industry requires storage facilities, transportation networks, and processing equipment to handle the harvested grains.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the wheat and meslin industry are the raw grains, which are then used as inputs for a variety of downstream industries. Wheat and meslin are commonly milled into flour, which is used in the production of 1905 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, 1902 Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed, and other food products. The grains may also be used as animal feed, or processed into other wheat-based products such as 1103 Cereal groats, meal and pellets.

Family tree for wheat and meslin

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/10'>10: Cereals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1001'>1001: Wheat and meslin</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1002'>1002: Rye</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1003'>1003: Barley</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1004'>1004: Oats</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1005'>1005: Maize (corn)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1006'>1006: Rice</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1007'>1007: Grain sorghum</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1008'>1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals</a>"]

    B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/100111'>100111: Cereals; wheat and meslin, durum wheat, seed</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/100119'>100119: Cereals; wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/100191'>100191: Cereals; wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, seed</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/100199'>100199: Cereals; wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed</a>"]


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