Product classification
HS code for Peanut meal: 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 peanut meal under HS 2305.00
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.
- Covers
- Defatted peanut meal powder
- Ground-nut oil-cake in pellet form
- Residues from peanut oil solvent extraction
- Expeller-pressed peanut cake
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 230500 (the code used for peanut meal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 230500 (the code used for peanut meal) 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 peanut meal.
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 peanut meal
Brazil classifies peanut meal 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 peanut meal
What is the HS code for Peanut meal?
The HS code for Peanut meal 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 peanut meal (ground-nut oil-cake) is 2305.00.
How do I classify Peanut meal for customs?
Peanut meal 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 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of peanut meal (HS 230500)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 230500 (the code used for peanut meal) 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 peanut meal (HS 230500)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 230500 (the code used for peanut meal) 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 Peanut meal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 230500 for Peanut meal 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 peanut meal in Brazil?
In Brazil, peanut meal (HS 230500) is classified under NCM 2305.00.00.