Cereals; rye, other than seed

HS code 100290 covers rye, a cereal grain that is an important staple food and animal feed crop worldwide. Rye is a hardy, resilient grain that can be grown in colder, drier climates where other cereals may struggle. It plays a significant role in the global agricultural economy, particularly in regions like Eastern Europe and Scandinavia where it has been a dietary mainstay for centuries.

Rye is typically cultivated through conventional farming methods. The grain is sown in the autumn, overwinters, and is harvested in the summer. Rye is relatively low-maintenance, requiring fewer inputs than other cereal crops. After harvesting, the rye grain is cleaned, dried, and may undergo further processing such as milling before being distributed for consumption or further processing.

The primary inputs for rye production are the rye seed itself, as well as land, water, and basic farming equipment and machinery. Rye is a hardy crop that can thrive in poor soil conditions, requiring fewer fertilizers and pesticides than many other grains. Labor for planting, tending, and harvesting the crop is another key input.

The primary output of HS code 100290 is the rye grain itself. This can be used for a variety of purposes, including 100190 Cereals; wheat and meslin, other than seed, 100400 Cereals; oats, and 100630 Cereals; rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed. Rye is commonly used to produce bread, animal feed, and alcoholic beverages like rye whiskey.