HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2301.10 – Flours, meals and pellets; of meat or meat offal, greaves
HS code 2301.10 is the 6-digit subheading for flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, greaves. It is used for meat meal, bone meal, poultry meal, blood meal and feather meal.
What HS 2301.10 covers
This HS code covers flours, meals, and pellets derived from meat or meat offal, as well as greaves. These products are crucial by-products of the meat processing industry, primarily utilized as high-protein ingredients in animal feed, pet food, and sometimes as organic fertilizers. The international trade in these commodities is significant, driven by the global demand for cost-effective and nutrient-rich feed components. Major livestock-producing nations, such as the USA, Brazil, and EU countries, are key exporters, while countries with large animal feed sectors and pet food industries, like China, Vietnam, and the Netherlands, are primary importers. Strict quality and safety standards, including regulations on origin and processing, are paramount due to their end-use in the food chain.
- Covers
- Meat meal
- Bone meal
- Poultry meal
- Blood meal
- Feather meal
- Greaves
- Meat and bone meal pellets
- Hydrolyzed feather meal
- Examples
- Darling Ingredients Meat & Bone Meal
- Tyson Foods Poultry Meal
- JBS USA Blood Meal
Codes often confused with 2301.10
Common mistake. This code can be confused with fish meal (230120) if the animal origin is not clearly specified, or with prepared animal feed (2309) if it contains other mixed ingredients.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 230110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 230110 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $765M 26% of world exports
- 2 Australia $243M 8.4% of world exports
- 3 Spain $183M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$493M 17% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Indonesia $299M 10% of world imports
- 3 China $212M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 2301.10 2
Brazil splits HS 2301.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2301.10.10 Meat meal and pellets, unfit for human foodDe carne
- 2301.10.90 Meat offal meals and pellets; greavesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 23.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2301.10
What is HS code 230110?
HS code 230110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Flours, meals and pellets; of meat or meat offal, greaves. This HS code covers flours, meals, and pellets derived from meat or meat offal, as well as greaves. These products are crucial by-products of the meat processing industry, primarily utilized as high-protein ingredients in animal feed, pet food, and sometimes as organic fertilizers. The international trade in these commodities is significant, driven by the global demand for cost-effective and nutrient-rich feed components. Major livestock-producing nations, such as the USA, Brazil, and EU countries, are key exporters, while countries with large animal feed sectors and pet food industries, like China, Vietnam, and the Netherlands, are primary importers. Strict quality and safety standards, including regulations on origin and processing, are paramount due to their end-use in the food chain.
What products fall under HS code 230110?
Meat meal, bone meal, poultry meal, blood meal, feather meal, greaves, meat and bone meal pellets, hydrolyzed feather meal
What are common misclassifications for HS code 230110?
This code can be confused with fish meal (230120) if the animal origin is not clearly specified, or with prepared animal feed (2309) if it contains other mixed ingredients.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 230110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 230110 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($765M, 26% of world exports), Australia ($243M) and Spain ($183M). World exports came to about $2.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 230110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 230110 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $493M, 17% of world imports), Indonesia ($299M) and China ($212M). World imports came to about $3.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 230110 structured?
HS code 230110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (23) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 230110?
Brazil splits HS code 230110 into 2 NCM codes: 2301.10.10 (Meat meal and pellets, unfit for human food), 2301.10.90 (Meat offal meals and pellets; greaves). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.