HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2302.30 – Bran, sharps and other residues; of wheat, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof
HS code 2302.30 is the 6-digit subheading for bran, sharps and other residues, of wheat, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof. It is used for wheat bran, wheat sharps, wheat pollard, wheat middlings and wheat germ meal (if residue).
What HS 2302.30 covers
This HS code pertains to bran, sharps, and other residues obtained from the sifting, milling, or other workings of wheat, whether or not in the form of pellets. These fibrous and nutrient-rich by-products are widely traded as essential components in animal feed formulations for cattle, poultry, and pigs, offering valuable fiber and energy. While primarily for animal consumption, some wheat bran also finds its way into human food products as a fiber supplement. The trade is substantial, driven by the global wheat processing industry, with major wheat-producing and milling countries like the EU, Russia, and the USA being key exporters. Countries with significant livestock sectors, such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain, are primary importers, seeking cost-effective feed ingredients.
- Covers
- Wheat bran
- Wheat sharps
- Wheat pollard
- Wheat middlings
- Wheat germ meal (if residue)
- Wheat milling pellets
- Wheat feed flour
- Examples
- Ardent Mills Wheat Bran
- ADM Wheat Middlings
- General Mills Wheat By-products
- Viterra Wheat Feed
Codes often confused with 2302.30
Common mistake. This code can be confused with whole wheat (1001) or wheat flour (1101) if not clearly identified as milling residues, or with other cereal residues (230240).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 230230, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 230230 in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% 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 Russia* ~$321M 22% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Germany $103M 7.1% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $103M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $724M 32% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $420M 18% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $98M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $2.3B 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 2302.30 2
Brazil splits HS 2302.30 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 23.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2302.30
What is HS code 230230?
HS code 230230 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Bran, sharps and other residues; of wheat, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof. This HS code pertains to bran, sharps, and other residues obtained from the sifting, milling, or other workings of wheat, whether or not in the form of pellets. These fibrous and nutrient-rich by-products are widely traded as essential components in animal feed formulations for cattle, poultry, and pigs, offering valuable fiber and energy. While primarily for animal consumption, some wheat bran also finds its way into human food products as a fiber supplement. The trade is substantial, driven by the global wheat processing industry, with major wheat-producing and milling countries like the EU, Russia, and the USA being key exporters. Countries with significant livestock sectors, such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain, are primary importers, seeking cost-effective feed ingredients.
What products fall under HS code 230230?
Wheat bran, wheat sharps, wheat pollard, wheat middlings, wheat germ meal (if residue), wheat milling pellets, wheat feed flour
What are common misclassifications for HS code 230230?
This code can be confused with whole wheat (1001) or wheat flour (1101) if not clearly identified as milling residues, or with other cereal residues (230240).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 230230?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 230230 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $321M, 22% of world exports), Germany ($103M) and Indonesia ($103M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 230230?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 230230 in UN Comtrade data were China ($724M, 32% of world imports), Türkiye ($420M) and the Netherlands ($98M). World imports came to about $2.3B, 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 230230 structured?
HS code 230230 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (23) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 230230?
Brazil splits HS code 230230 into 2 NCM codes: 2302.30.10 (Wheat bran), 2302.30.90 (Wheat sharps and other wheat residues). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.