HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2303.20 – Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture; whether or not in the form of pellets

HS code 2303.20 is the 6-digit subheading for beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture, whether or not in the form of pellets. It is used for dried beet pulp, molassed beet pulp, sugarcane bagasse, sugar beet pulp pellets and bagasse pellets.

What HS 2303.20 covers

This category covers the fibrous by-products from sugar manufacturing, primarily beet pulp and sugarcane bagasse. These residues are significant commodities in international trade, valued for their use as animal feed, particularly for ruminants, due to their high fiber content and palatability. Increasingly, they are also utilized as biomass fuel for energy generation or as raw material for paper and board manufacturing. Trade is driven by the global livestock industry's demand for cost-effective feed ingredients and the bioenergy sector's need for sustainable fuel sources. Major sugar-producing nations are key exporters, while countries with significant livestock populations are primary importers.

Covers
  • Dried beet pulp
  • Molassed beet pulp
  • Sugarcane bagasse
  • Sugar beet pulp pellets
  • Bagasse pellets
  • Sugar cane waste
  • Beet pulp shreds
  • Dried sugar beet cossettes
Examples
  • British Sugar Beet Pulp
  • Südzucker Dried Beet Pulp
  • Tereos Bagasse Pellets
  • Bunge Beet Pulp
  • Cristal Union Beet Pulp

Codes often confused with 2303.20

Common mistake. Sometimes confused with 1212 (locust beans, sugar beet, sugarcane, fresh or dried) if not clearly a residue, or 2308 (other vegetable materials and waste) if the origin is less specific than sugar manufacture.

12.12Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c.23.08Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and bi-products; whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included

Top exporters and importers of HS code 230320, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 230320 in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% 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. 1 Russia* ~$224M
  2. 2 Egypt $155M
  3. 3 United States $74M

World total: $769M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $118M
  2. 2 Morocco $104M
  3. 3 Belgium $73M

World total: $929M 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 code for 2303.20

Brazil does not split HS 2303.20: its NCM code is 2303.20.00.

  1. 2303.20.00 Beet pulp, bagasse and sugar industry wastePolpas de beterraba, bagaços de cana-de-açúcar e outros desperdícios da indústria do açúcar

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 23.03 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 2303.20

What is HS code 230320?

HS code 230320 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture; whether or not in the form of pellets. This category covers the fibrous by-products from sugar manufacturing, primarily beet pulp and sugarcane bagasse. These residues are significant commodities in international trade, valued for their use as animal feed, particularly for ruminants, due to their high fiber content and palatability. Increasingly, they are also utilized as biomass fuel for energy generation or as raw material for paper and board manufacturing. Trade is driven by the global livestock industry's demand for cost-effective feed ingredients and the bioenergy sector's need for sustainable fuel sources. Major sugar-producing nations are key exporters, while countries with significant livestock populations are primary importers.

What products fall under HS code 230320?

Dried beet pulp, Molassed beet pulp, Sugarcane bagasse, Sugar beet pulp pellets, Bagasse pellets, Sugar cane waste, Beet pulp shreds, Dried sugar beet cossettes

What are common misclassifications for HS code 230320?

Sometimes confused with 1212 (locust beans, sugar beet, sugarcane, fresh or dried) if not clearly a residue, or 2308 (other vegetable materials and waste) if the origin is less specific than sugar manufacture.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 230320?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 230320 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $224M, 29% of world exports), Egypt ($155M) and the United States ($74M). World exports came to about $769M, 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 230320?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 230320 in UN Comtrade data were China ($118M, 13% of world imports), Morocco ($104M) and Belgium ($73M). World imports came to about $929M, 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 230320 structured?

HS code 230320 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (23) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 230320?

In Brazil, HS code 230320 is NCM 2303.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.