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HS HEADING 2303

Residues of starch manufacture, similar residues; beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture, brewing or distilling dregs and waste, whether or not in the form of pellets

In plain English

This category covers leftover materials from making starch, as well as waste products from sugar production and brewing or distilling. These items may be processed into pellet form without changing their classification. The specific types of waste are separated based on their origin: whether they come from starch processing, sugar manufacturing, or alcohol production facilities.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

2303.10

Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues; whether or not in the form of pellets

2303.20

Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture; whether or not in the form of pellets

2303.30

Brewing or distilling dregs and waste; whether or not in the form of pellets

Chapter 23 classification notes

Chapter 23 covers significant trade volumes including pet food. Pet food destined for retail sale must comply with destination veterinary + labelling rules; personal-quantity pet-food carriage with the pet usually clears as personal effects.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Pet food 2309.10 (dog/cat) vs 2309.90 (other animal feed); commercial-grade animal feed has different duty than retail pet food.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 23

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