HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2305.00 – Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of ground-nut oil
HS code 2305.00 is the 6-digit subheading for oil-cake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of ground-nut oil. It is used for groundnut oil-cake, peanut meal, groundnut pellets, defatted groundnut flour and peanut oil extraction residue.
What HS 2305.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- Groundnut oil-cake
- Peanut meal
- Groundnut pellets
- Defatted groundnut flour
- Peanut oil extraction residue
- Groundnut protein meal
- Arachis meal
- Expeller pressed groundnut cake
- Examples
- Olam Groundnut Meal
- Archer Daniels Midland Peanut Meal
- Wilmar Groundnut Cake
- Bunge Peanut Oil-cake
- Godrej Agrovet Groundnut Meal
Codes often confused with 2305.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 230500, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 230500 in UN Comtrade data was Argentina, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 35% of world imports. Nicaragua 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 47% of its exports here ($1.7M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Argentina $8.7M 42% of world exports
- 2 India $7.4M 36% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.3M 6.4% of world exports
Nicaragua 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 47% of its exports here ($1.7M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $21M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Chile $12M 35% of world imports
- 2 United States $7.0M 19% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $4.0M 11% of world imports
World total: $36M 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 2305.00
Brazil does not split HS 2305.00: its NCM code is 2305.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 23.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2305.00
What is HS code 230500?
HS code 230500 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 230500?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 230500 in UN Comtrade data were Argentina ($8.7M, 42% of world exports), India ($7.4M) and the United States ($1.3M). World exports came to about $21M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Nicaragua 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 47% of its exports here ($1.7M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 230500?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 230500 in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($12M, 35% of world imports), the United States ($7.0M) and Thailand ($4.0M). World imports came to about $36M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 230500?
In Brazil, HS code 230500 is NCM 2305.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.