HS Code for Peanut meal

Peanut meal, also known as ground-nut meal, is classified under HS code 2305.00. Chapter 23 covers residues and waste from the food industries and prepared animal fodder. Heading 2305 is specifically for 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 product is a byproduct of the oil-crushing process where the oil is removed from the peanuts (ground-nuts), leaving behind a protein-rich solid material. This material is primarily used as a high-protein ingredient in animal feed formulations for poultry, swine, and cattle. The classification is straightforward because 2305.00 is a single-dash heading that specifically names the source material (ground-nuts) and the process (oil extraction). Whether the oil was extracted via mechanical expeller or chemical solvent, the resulting residue remains under this code. This follows GRI 1, as the heading text specifically describes the product.

Products Included

• Defatted peanut meal powder
• Ground-nut oil-cake in pellet form
• Residues from peanut oil solvent extraction
• Expeller-pressed peanut cake

Common Misclassification

Peanut meal is sometimes misclassified under 1202.42 (shelled peanuts) or 2008.11 (prepared peanuts). However, 2305.00 only applies to the residue after oil has been extracted. If the peanuts are simply crushed but still contain their original oil content, they remain in Chapter 12. It is also confused with 2306.90, which is a residual category for other oil-cakes; however, since peanuts are specifically named in 2305, that code takes precedence.

FAQ

What is the HS code for peanut meal?

The HS code for peanut meal (ground-nut oil-cake) is 2305.00.

Does this include peanut hulls or shells?

No, peanut hulls are generally classified under 2308.00 as vegetable materials used in animal feeding, unless they are part of the meal residue.