Product classification
HS code for Corn bran: 2302.10
Bran, sharps and other residues, of maize (corn), whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof.
Classification of corn bran under HS 2302.10
Corn bran is classified under HS code 2302.10, which pertains to residues, sharps, and other byproducts derived from the sifting, milling, or other mechanical workings of maize. Chapter 23 covers residues and waste from the food industries and prepared animal fodder. When corn is processed to produce flour, groats, or starch, the outer layers of the kernel (the pericarp) are often removed. This material, known as bran, is considered a residue of the milling process. The classification under 2302.10 is specific to maize-derived residues. For a product to be classified here, it must meet certain criteria regarding starch and ash content as defined in the Chapter 23 notes; if the product contains too much starch or has been processed into a specific food product, it might be moved to Chapter 11. However, standard corn bran used primarily as a fiber source in animal feed or as a low-value byproduct of the dry-milling process fits squarely within this heading. It is often traded in pelletized or loose form, both of which are covered by this specific code.
- Covers
- Maize bran
- Corn husks (as milling residue)
- Corn sharps
- Maize milling residues
- Pelletized corn bran
- Also under 2302.10
- Cargill Corn Bran
- ADM Maize Gluten Feed
- Bunge Corn Milling By-products
- Tate & Lyle Corn Fiber
Codes often confused with 2302.10
Common mistake. Corn bran is often confused with HS code 2303.10, which covers residues of starch manufacture and similar residues (like corn gluten meal). The distinction lies in the production process: 2302.10 is for residues from physical milling/sifting, while 2303.10 is for residues from wet-milling or chemical starch extraction. It is also sometimes misclassified as corn flour (1102.20) if the grind is very fine, but the high fiber and ash content usually dictate a Chapter 23 classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 230210 (the code used for corn bran), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 230210 (the code used for corn bran) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 11% 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 230210, not only corn bran.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $184M 37% of world exports
- 2 Germany $78M 16% of world exports
- 3 United States $32M 6.4% of world exports
World total: $496M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$45M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Egypt $45M 11% of world imports
- 3 Israel $39M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $402M 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 corn bran
Brazil classifies corn bran under NCM 2302.10.00: HS 2302.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about corn bran
What is the HS code for Corn bran?
The HS code for Corn bran is 230210 (Bran, sharps and other residues; of maize (corn), whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof). The HS code for corn bran and other residues from the milling of maize is 2302.10.
How do I classify Corn bran for customs?
Corn bran is classified under HS code 230210 — Bran, sharps and other residues; of maize (corn), whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can corn bran be in pellet form?
Yes, HS code 2302.10 specifically includes residues whether or not they are in the form of pellets.
Which countries are the top exporters of corn bran (HS 230210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 230210 (the code used for corn bran) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($184M, 37% of world exports), Germany ($78M) and the United States ($32M). World exports came to about $496M, 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 corn bran (HS 230210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 230210 (the code used for corn bran) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $45M, 11% of world imports), Egypt ($45M) and Israel ($39M). World imports came to about $402M, 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 Corn bran the same in all countries?
The base HS code 230210 for Corn bran 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 corn bran in Brazil?
In Brazil, corn bran (HS 230210) is classified under NCM 2302.10.00.