Product classification
HS code for Groundnut oil cake: 2305.00
Oil-cake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of ground-nut oil.
Classification of groundnut oil cake under HS 2305.00
Groundnut oil cake is classified under HS code 2305.00. This code is located in Chapter 23, which covers residues and waste from the food industries and prepared animal fodder. Heading 2305 is a specific, single-dash heading for oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of ground-nut oil. These residues are the solid material remaining after the oil has been removed from peanuts (ground-nuts) through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction. The classification applies regardless of whether the residue is in the form of large cakes, broken pieces, meal, or pellets. This product is primarily used as a high-protein ingredient in animal feed. The classification is straightforward because the HS nomenclature provides a dedicated heading for ground-nut residues, separating them from residues of other oilseeds like soybean or sunflower.
- Covers
- Groundnut meal
- Peanut oil cake
- Solvent-extracted groundnut flakes
- Groundnut extraction residues
- Groundnut pellets for animal feed
- Defatted peanut flour (feed grade)
- Also under 2305.00
- Olam Groundnut Meal
- Archer Daniels Midland Peanut Meal
- Wilmar Groundnut Cake
- Bunge Peanut Oil-cake
- Godrej Agrovet Groundnut Meal
Codes often confused with 2305.00
Common mistake. Groundnut oil cake is sometimes misclassified under HS code 2306, which covers oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils other than those in 2304 or 2305. Since ground-nuts have their own heading (2305), using 2306 is an error. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 1202, which is for the ground-nuts themselves. If the product still contains a high percentage of oil and has not been subjected to an extraction process, it may be viewed as ground-nuts rather than residue.
Top exporters and importers of HS 230500 (the code used for groundnut oil cake), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 230500 (the code used for groundnut oil cake) in UN Comtrade data was Argentina, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 35% of world imports. Nicaragua did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 47% of its exports here ($1.7M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 230500, not only groundnut oil cake.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Argentina $8.7M 42% of world exports
- 2 India $7.4M 36% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.3M 6.4% of world exports
Nicaragua did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 47% of its exports here ($1.7M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $21M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Chile $12M 35% of world imports
- 2 United States $7.0M 19% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $4.0M 11% of world imports
World total: $36M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 groundnut oil cake
Brazil classifies groundnut oil cake under NCM 2305.00.00: HS 2305.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about groundnut oil cake
What is the HS code for Groundnut oil cake?
The HS code for Groundnut oil cake is 230500 (Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of ground-nut oil). The HS code for groundnut oil cake and other solid residues from groundnut oil extraction is 2305.00.
How do I classify Groundnut oil cake for customs?
Groundnut oil cake is classified under HS code 230500 — Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of ground-nut oil. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include groundnut shells?
No, groundnut shells (husks) are generally classified under HS code 2308.00 or 1404.90, as they are not the residue of the oil extraction from the seed itself but rather the outer casing.
Which countries are the top exporters of groundnut oil cake (HS 230500)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 230500 (the code used for groundnut oil cake) in UN Comtrade data were Argentina ($8.7M, 42% of world exports), India ($7.4M) and the United States ($1.3M). World exports came to about $21M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Nicaragua did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 47% of its exports here ($1.7M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of groundnut oil cake (HS 230500)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 230500 (the code used for groundnut oil cake) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($12M, 35% of world imports), the United States ($7.0M) and Thailand ($4.0M). World imports came to about $36M, 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 Groundnut oil cake the same in all countries?
The base HS code 230500 for Groundnut oil cake 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 groundnut oil cake in Brazil?
In Brazil, groundnut oil cake (HS 230500) is classified under NCM 2305.00.00.