Product classification
HS code for Beet pulp: 2303.20
Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture, whether or not in the form of pellets.
Classification of beet pulp under HS 2303.20
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.
- Covers
- Dried beet pulp
- Wet beet pulp
- Beet pulp pellets
- Sugar beet residue (after sugar extraction)
- Molassed beet pulp
- Also under 2303.20
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 230320 (the code used for beet pulp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 230320 (the code used for beet pulp) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 230320, not only beet pulp.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$224M 29% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Egypt $155M 20% of world exports
- 3 United States $74M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $769M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $118M 13% of world imports
- 2 Morocco $104M 11% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $73M 7.8% of world imports
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 beet pulp
Brazil classifies beet pulp under NCM 2303.20.00: HS 2303.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about beet pulp
What is the HS code for Beet pulp?
The HS code for Beet pulp is 230320 (Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture; whether or not in the form of pellets). The HS code for beet pulp is 230320.
How do I classify Beet pulp for customs?
Beet pulp is classified under HS code 230320 — Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture; whether or not in the form of pellets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of beet pulp (HS 230320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 230320 (the code used for beet pulp) 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 beet pulp (HS 230320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 230320 (the code used for beet pulp) 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.
Is the HS code for Beet pulp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 230320 for Beet pulp is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for beet pulp in Brazil?
In Brazil, beet pulp (HS 230320) is classified under NCM 2303.20.00.