Product classification
HS code for Greaves: 2301.10
Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, greaves.
Classification of greaves under HS 2301.10
Greaves are classified under HS code 2301.10, which includes flours, meals, and pellets of meat or meat offal, as well as greaves. Greaves are the protein-rich residue left after animal fat (such as tallow or lard) has been rendered. This product is primarily used in the production of animal feed or as a source of protein in industrial applications. The classification is based on the fact that these are residues from the food industry and are no longer suitable for direct human consumption as fresh or preserved meat. Heading 2301 specifically captures these types of animal by-products that have been processed into a dry, stable form. The classification is determined by General Interpretative Rule 1, following the specific mention of "greaves" in the text of heading 2301. Because the product is a byproduct of the rendering process, it is excluded from Chapter 2 (meat) and Chapter 15 (fats) and placed in Chapter 23, which covers residues and waste from the food industries.
- Covers
- Rendered meat residue (greaves)
- Inedible meat meal
- Tankage (animal byproduct)
- Dried cracklings (industrial grade)
- Meat and bone meal pellets
- Also under 2301.10
- Darling Ingredients Meat & Bone Meal
- Tyson Foods Poultry Meal
- JBS USA Blood Meal
Codes often confused with 2301.10
Common mistake. Greaves are sometimes misclassified under HS code 0210, which covers meat fit for human consumption that has been salted or dried. However, greaves are a byproduct of rendering and are generally not for human table use. They may also be confused with 1501 or 1502, which are the headings for the actual fats (lard or tallow) produced during the rendering process. It is important to distinguish the solid protein residue (2301.10) from the liquid or semi-solid fat (Chapter 15).
Top exporters and importers of HS 230110 (the code used for greaves), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 230110 (the code used for greaves) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 17% 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 230110, not only greaves.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $765M 26% of world exports
- 2 Australia $243M 8.4% of world exports
- 3 Spain $183M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$493M 17% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Indonesia $299M 10% of world imports
- 3 China $212M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $3.0B 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 codes for greaves
Brazil splits HS 2301.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2301.10.10Meat meal and pellets, unfit for human food
- 2301.10.90Meat offal meals and pellets; greaves
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about greaves
What is the HS code for Greaves?
The HS code for Greaves is 230110 (Flours, meals and pellets; of meat or meat offal, greaves). The HS code for greaves is 2301.10, which covers meat meals and residues from rendering.
How do I classify Greaves for customs?
Greaves is classified under HS code 230110 — Flours, meals and pellets; of meat or meat offal, greaves. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are greaves used for human consumption?
While some forms of cracklings are eaten, the term "greaves" in HS 2301.10 typically refers to industrial or feed-grade residues resulting from the extraction of animal fats.
Which countries are the top exporters of greaves (HS 230110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 230110 (the code used for greaves) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($765M, 26% of world exports), Australia ($243M) and Spain ($183M). World exports came to about $2.9B, 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 greaves (HS 230110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 230110 (the code used for greaves) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $493M, 17% of world imports), Indonesia ($299M) and China ($212M). World imports came to about $3.0B, 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 Greaves the same in all countries?
The base HS code 230110 for Greaves 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 greaves in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 230110 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for greaves depends on the product's details: 2301.10.10 (Meat meal and pellets, unfit for human food), 2301.10.90 (Meat offal meals and pellets; greaves).