HTS US: 2302.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading encompasses bran, sharps (middlings), and other residues obtained from the sifting, milling, or processing of cereals or leguminous plants. These by-products may be in loose form or pelletized. They are typically used as animal feed or as ingredients in various industrial processes.
The products covered include residues from a variety of cereal grains such as corn (maize), wheat, rice, and other single cereal grains, as well as residues from leguminous plants.
Code Hierarchy
- Section II: Vegetable Products (Chapters 06-14)
- Chapter 23: Residues and Waste from the Food Industries; Prepared Animal Feed
- Heading 2302: Bran, sharps (middlings) and other residues, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2302.XX.XXXX– The last digits specify the exact source and form of the residue.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The heading 2302 is subdivided into precise 8-digit and 10-digit codes that differentiate the origin of the residues and their specific forms.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2302.10.00.00 | Of corn (maize) | Includes bran and residues obtained from the milling or processing of corn. |
| 2302.30.00 | Of wheat | General classification for residues derived from wheat. |
| 2302.30.00.10 | Bran, shorts and middlings | Specific residues such as bran and middlings from wheat milling, often used in animal feed. |
| 2302.30.00.90 | Other | Other wheat residues not classified under bran, shorts, or middlings. |
| 2302.40.01 | Of other cereals | Residues from cereals other than corn or wheat. |
| 2302.40.01.05 | Of rice | Bran and other residues resulting from rice milling. |
| 2302.40.01.10 | Of other single cereal grains, chopped, crushed or ground | Residues from cereals such as barley, oats, rye, processed by chopping, crushing or grinding. |
| 2302.40.01.20 | Pelletized screenings (clearings) | Pelletized form of screenings derived from cereal processing, often used as animal feed. |
| 2302.40.01.90 | Other | Other miscellaneous cereal residues not specified elsewhere. |
| 2302.50.00.00 | Of leguminous plants | Residues such as bran and middlings derived from the milling or processing of leguminous plants (e.g., peas, beans). |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure correct classification, note these exclusions:
- Whole cereals or leguminous plants (unprocessed grains) are classified under different headings (e.g., Chapter 10).
- Prepared animal feeds that are compounded or processed beyond milling residues fall under Chapter 23 but different headings (e.g., 2309).
- Oilseeds and their meals are classified separately in Chapter 12.
Notes
- Usage: The products in this heading are mainly used as feed ingredients for livestock and poultry or in industrial applications such as biofuel production.
- Form: Residues may be loose, ground, or pelletized depending on processing.
- Duty Rates: Vary according to the subheading and country of origin; importers should consult the latest USHTS tariff schedule.
Declaration Example
Product: Bran and middlings obtained from wheat milling.US HTS Code:
2302.30.00.10(Bran, shorts and middlings of wheat)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (May be duty-free or subject to low duty)
Additional Requirements: Proper product description and country of origin labeling required.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 1005: Maize (corn), unmilled.
- HTS 1001: Wheat and meslin, unmilled.
- HTS 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
- HTS 1207: Oilcakes and other solid residues from the extraction of vegetable fats and oils.
