About HS Code 230500
This category includes the solid by-product remaining after groundnut (peanut) oil extraction, known as groundnut oil-cake or peanut meal. It's a valuable protein-rich ingredient used primarily in animal feed, especially for cattle, poultry, and swine, though its use can be limited by potential aflatoxin contamination if not properly managed. International trade involves agricultural processors and feed manufacturers, with significant flows between groundnut-producing regions and livestock-intensive areas. Quality control for mycotoxins is a critical aspect of international trade for this product, requiring stringent testing and certification to ensure safety for animal consumption and compliance with import regulations.
Products Under This Code
Groundnut oil-cake, Peanut meal, Groundnut pellets, Defatted groundnut flour, Peanut oil extraction residue, Groundnut protein meal, Arachis meal, Expeller pressed groundnut cake
Real World Examples
Olam Groundnut Meal, Archer Daniels Midland Peanut Meal, Wilmar Groundnut Cake, Bunge Peanut Oil-cake, Godrej Agrovet Groundnut Meal
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 1202 (ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked) if not clearly a residue, or 2309 (preparations of a kind used in animal feeding) if blended into a compound feed.
Products Classified Under 2305.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
India, China, and Sudan are significant producers and exporters, with the EU and Southeast Asian countries being key importers for animal feed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 230500?
HS code 230500 covers: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of ground-nut oil. This category includes the solid by-product remaining after groundnut (peanut) oil extraction, known as groundnut oil-cake or peanut meal. It's a valuable protein-rich ingredient used primarily in animal feed, especially for cattle, poultry, and swine, though its use can be limited by potential aflatoxin contamination if not properly managed. International trade involves agricultural processors and feed manufacturers, with significant flows between groundnut-producing regions and livestock-intensive areas. Quality control for mycotoxins is a critical aspect of international trade for this product, requiring stringent testing and certification to ensure safety for animal consumption and compliance with import regulations.
What products fall under HS code 230500?
Groundnut oil-cake, Peanut meal, Groundnut pellets, Defatted groundnut flour, Peanut oil extraction residue, Groundnut protein meal, Arachis meal, Expeller pressed groundnut cake
What are common misclassifications for HS code 230500?
Can be confused with 1202 (ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked) if not clearly a residue, or 2309 (preparations of a kind used in animal feeding) if blended into a compound feed.
How is HS code 230500 structured?
HS code 230500 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (23) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.