HS Code 2308
Vegetable Materials and Waste for Animal Feed
HS code 2308 is for vegetable materials, waste, and by-products used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified, including fruit pomace and hulls.
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HS Code 2308 — Vegetable Materials and Waste for Animal Feed
This code covers various vegetable materials, residues, and by-products that are used for animal feed but are not specified elsewhere in the tariff. It often includes husks, hulls, and fruit pomace left over from food processing.
What's included
- Grape marc
- Acorns
- Horse-chestnuts
- Maize stalks
- Cereal straws
- Fruit pomace (e.g., apple, citrus)
What's excluded
- Cereal bran → use
2302(Cereal bran and sharps are specifically coded under 2302.)
Common examples
- Dried Apple Pomace
- Grape Marc for Cattle Feed
- Rice Hulls for Bedding/Feed mix
Frequently asked questions
Can household food waste go here?
No, this is generally for homogeneous industrial vegetable waste from food processing operations.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 7%
- Documentation: Phytosanitary certification is almost always required to prevent the spread of agricultural pests.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: United States, European Union, China, India
- Top importers: Japan, South Korea, Vietnam
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Key takeaway
The general 'residue' code for vegetable-based animal feed ingredients not meeting more specific criteria.
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