Product classification
HS code for Brewing dregs: 2303.30
Brewing or distilling dregs and waste, whether or not in the form of pellets.
Classification of brewing dregs under HS 2303.30
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 2303.30
- AB InBev Spent Grains
- Diageo Distillers' Grains
- Anheuser-Busch InBev DDGS
- MillerCoors Brewers' Waste
- Pernod Ricard Distillery By-products
Codes often confused with 2303.30
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 230330 (the code used for brewing dregs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 230330 (the code used for brewing dregs) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 80% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, 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 230330, not only brewing dregs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $2.8B 80% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $128M 3.7% of world exports
- 3 India $123M 3.6% of world exports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $469M 13% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $375M 11% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$331M 9.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.5B 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 brewing dregs
Brazil classifies brewing dregs under NCM 2303.30.00: HS 2303.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about brewing dregs
What is the HS code for Brewing dregs?
The HS code for Brewing dregs is 230330 (Brewing or distilling dregs and waste; whether or not in the form of pellets). The HS code for brewing or distilling dregs and waste is 230330.
How do I classify Brewing dregs for customs?
Brewing dregs is classified under HS code 230330 — Brewing or distilling dregs and waste; whether or not in the form of pellets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of brewing dregs (HS 230330)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 230330 (the code used for brewing dregs) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.8B, 80% of world exports), the Netherlands ($128M) and India ($123M). World exports came to about $3.5B, 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 brewing dregs (HS 230330)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 230330 (the code used for brewing dregs) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($469M, 13% of world imports), Türkiye ($375M) and Vietnam (about $331M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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 Brewing dregs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 230330 for Brewing dregs 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 brewing dregs in Brazil?
In Brazil, brewing dregs (HS 230330) is classified under NCM 2303.30.00.