HS Code for Brewing dregs

HS code 230330 is specifically assigned to brewing or distilling dregs and waste, encompassing these byproducts whether they are in their raw form or processed into pellets. This classification recognizes the material's origin as a residue from the production of alcoholic beverages, distinguishing it from other agricultural or industrial wastes. These dregs and waste products, rich in protein and fiber, are often repurposed, notably as animal feed ingredients, but their classification under 230330 is based on their direct derivation from brewing or distilling processes, regardless of their subsequent use or physical form.

Products Included

• Spent grain (brewer's spent grain)
• Spent hops
• Yeast slurry (inactive brewer's yeast)
• Trub (sediment from wort boiling)
• Distillers' dried grains with solubles (DDGS)
• Brewers' yeast (inactive, not for active fermentation)
• Residues from malt production used in brewing

Common Misclassification

HS 230310 (Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues): While also residues, these originate from starch production, not brewing or distilling. The specific source is the key differentiator.
HS 2309 (Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding): Brewing dregs are frequently used in animal feed. However, HS 230330 covers the raw or simply pelleted dregs as a waste product, whereas 2309 applies to formulated animal feeds or preparations where these dregs might be an ingredient. The distinction lies in whether the product is a raw byproduct or a finished feed preparation.
HS 230800 (Fodder, hay, straw, etc.): This code covers other types of animal fodder. Brewing dregs are distinct due to their specific origin from brewing/distilling processes.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Brewing dregs?

The HS code for brewing or distilling dregs and waste is 230330.

Are pelleted brewing dregs classified under HS 230330?

Yes, the description for HS 230330 explicitly states "whether or not in the form of pellets," confirming that brewing dregs processed into pelleted form are still classified under this code.