HS Code for Beet pulp

Beet pulp is classified under HS code 230320 due to its origin as a byproduct of sugar manufacturing. This code specifically covers "Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture; whether or not in the form of pellets." The classification hinges on the fact that beet pulp is the fibrous residue left after sugar has been extracted from sugar beets. It is a waste product from an industrial process, distinguishing it from the raw agricultural product (sugar beet) or other processed animal feeds. Its form, whether loose or pelleted, does not alter its classification under this specific subheading, which is designed to capture such residues.

Products Included

• Dried beet pulp
• Wet beet pulp
• Beet pulp pellets
• Sugar beet residue (after sugar extraction)
• Molassed beet pulp

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications for beet pulp include HS 121291 (Sugar beet, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground) and HS 2309 (Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding). HS 121291 is incorrect because it refers to the raw sugar beet itself, not the waste product after sugar extraction. While beet pulp is widely used in animal feed, HS 2309 is for formulated feed preparations. HS 230320 is more precise for the specific waste product from sugar manufacture, even if its end-use is animal feeding, as it describes the nature of the product itself.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Beet pulp?

The HS code for beet pulp is 230320.

Is beet pulp considered an animal feed for classification purposes?

While beet pulp is extensively used as an animal feed ingredient, its primary classification under 230320 is based on its identity as a waste product of sugar manufacture, rather than as a prepared animal feed. If it were part of a formulated mixture, it might fall under 2309, but as a standalone product, 230320 is appropriate.