HS Code 2302
Cereal Bran and Residues
HS code 2302 covers residues such as bran and sharps derived from the sifting or milling of cereals and leguminous plants, used principally as animal fodder.
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HS Code 2302 — Cereal Bran and Residues
This code includes bran, sharps, and other residues from the milling and sifting of cereals like wheat, rice, and maize. These by-products are essential components in the production of animal feed.
What's included
- Wheat bran
- Rice bran
- Maize bran
- Leguminous plant residues
What's excluded
- Cereal flour → use
1101(Milled flour for human consumption has different sifting requirements.)
Common examples
- Wheat bran pellets for cattle feed
- Polished rice bran
- Maize bran residues
- Sifted oat hulls
Frequently asked questions
How is bran distinguished from flour?
Classification depends on starch and ash content as defined in the additional notes to Chapter 23.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Check for Aflatoxin limits which are strictly enforced in the EU and North America.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: India, Pakistan, USA, Ukraine
- Top importers: Vietnam, China, South Korea
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Key takeaway
Classification depends on starch content ratios defined by Chapter 23 technical notes.
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