HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2302.50 – Bran, sharps and other residues; of leguminous plants, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof

HS code 2302.50 is the 6-digit subheading for bran, sharps and other residues, of leguminous plants, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof. It is used for pea hulls, lentil hulls, bean bran, chickpea bran and soybean hulls (if residue from milling).

What HS 2302.50 covers

This HS code covers bran, sharps, and other residues derived from the sifting, milling, or other workings of leguminous plants, whether or not in the form of pellets. These by-products, such as pea hulls, lentil hulls, and bean bran, are rich in fiber and often contain residual protein, making them valuable ingredients in animal feed, particularly for ruminants and monogastric animals. The international trade is driven by the global pulse processing industry, with major pulse-producing nations like Canada, Australia, and France exporting these residues to countries with significant livestock sectors. They play a crucial role in promoting sustainable feed solutions by effectively utilizing co-products from human food production, enhancing feed efficiency and reducing waste.

Covers
  • Pea hulls
  • Lentil hulls
  • Bean bran
  • Chickpea bran
  • Soybean hulls (if residue from milling)
  • Lupin hulls
  • Faba bean residues
  • Pulse screenings
Examples
  • Roquette Pea Hulls
  • ADM Soybean Hulls (as feed)
  • AGT Foods Lentil Bran
  • Ingredion Pea Fiber

Codes often confused with 2302.50

Common mistake. This code can be confused with whole leguminous vegetables (0713) or flours of leguminous vegetables (1106) if not clearly identified as milling residues, or with oilcake and other solid residues from oil extraction (2304, 2305, 2306) if the primary process was oil extraction.

07.13Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried11.06Flour, meal and powder; of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714 or of the products of chapter 823.04Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil23.05Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of ground-nut oil23.06Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable or microbial fats or oils, other than those of heading no. 2304 or 2305

Top exporters and importers of HS code 230250, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 230250 in UN Comtrade data was Argentina, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 50% of world imports. Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 19% of its imports here ($12M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Argentina $158M
  2. 2 United States $36M
  3. 3 Germany $17M

World total: $324M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Norway $162M
  2. 2 United States $14M
  3. 3 Japan $13M

Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 19% of its imports here ($12M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

World total: $325M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for 2302.50

Brazil does not split HS 2302.50: its NCM code is 2302.50.00.

  1. 2302.50.00 Bran and residues of leguminous plantsDe leguminosas

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 2302.50

What is HS code 230250?

HS code 230250 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Bran, sharps and other residues; of leguminous plants, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof. This HS code covers bran, sharps, and other residues derived from the sifting, milling, or other workings of leguminous plants, whether or not in the form of pellets. These by-products, such as pea hulls, lentil hulls, and bean bran, are rich in fiber and often contain residual protein, making them valuable ingredients in animal feed, particularly for ruminants and monogastric animals. The international trade is driven by the global pulse processing industry, with major pulse-producing nations like Canada, Australia, and France exporting these residues to countries with significant livestock sectors. They play a crucial role in promoting sustainable feed solutions by effectively utilizing co-products from human food production, enhancing feed efficiency and reducing waste.

What products fall under HS code 230250?

Pea hulls, lentil hulls, bean bran, chickpea bran, soybean hulls (if residue from milling), lupin hulls, faba bean residues, pulse screenings

What are common misclassifications for HS code 230250?

This code can be confused with whole leguminous vegetables (0713) or flours of leguminous vegetables (1106) if not clearly identified as milling residues, or with oilcake and other solid residues from oil extraction (2304, 2305, 2306) if the primary process was oil extraction.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 230250?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 230250 in UN Comtrade data were Argentina ($158M, 49% of world exports), the United States ($36M) and Germany ($17M). World exports came to about $324M, 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 230250?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 230250 in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($162M, 50% of world imports), the United States ($14M) and Japan ($13M). World imports came to about $325M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 19% of its imports here ($12M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

How is HS code 230250 structured?

HS code 230250 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 230250?

In Brazil, HS code 230250 is NCM 2302.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.