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HTS Chapter 23 · Section IV

Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder

Chapter 23 averages a 2.2% general (MFN) duty across its 35 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 7.5%.

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2.2%
avg MFN duty
7.5%
highest line
35
rated tariff lines
31%
enter duty-free

Tariff lines in Chapter 23 by duty-rate band

How the 35 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges

Duty-free110.1–5%185–10%6

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

About HTS Chapter 23

HTS Chapter 23 - Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder - organizes 92 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 35 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 23 sits within Section IV (Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits; Tobacco), which groups commercially related product categories together.

The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 2.2%, with the highest individual rate reaching 7.5%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.

Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.

Chapter 23 At a Glance

Tariff distribution statistics for HTS Chapter 23 from USITC 2026 Basic Edition.
Metric Value Notes
Total tariff classifications 92 All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines.
Lines with explicit rates 35 Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty.
Average general rate 2.2% Mean MFN rate across rated lines.
Highest line rate 7.5% Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.

Tariff Lines

2301 Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves (cracklings):
2301.10.00.00 Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal; greaves (cracklings)
t
Free
2301.20.00 Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates
Free
2301.20.00.10 Herring meal; pilchard meal
t
2301.20.00.90 Other
t
2302 Bran, sharps (middlings) and other residues, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants:
2302.10.00.00 Of corn (maize)
t
Free
2302.30.00 Of wheat
Free
2302.30.00.10 Bran, shorts and middlings
t
2302.30.00.90 Other
t
2302.40.01 Of other cereals
Free
2302.40.01.05 Of rice
t
2302.40.01.10 Of other single cereal grains, chopped, crushed or ground
t
Other:
2302.40.01.20 Pelletized screenings (clearings)
t
2302.40.01.90 Other
t
2302.50.00.00 Of leguminous plants
t
1.4%
2303 Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues, beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture, brewing or distilling dregs and waste, whether or not in the form of pellets:
2303.10.00 Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues
1.4%
2303.10.00.10 Corn gluten feed
t
2303.10.00.20 Corn gluten meal
t
2303.10.00.40 Other
t
2303.20.00 Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture
Free
2303.20.00.20 Dried beet-pulp
t
2303.20.00.40 Other
t
2303.30.00.00 Brewing or distilling dregs and waste
t
Free
2304.00.00 Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soybean oil
0.45¢/kg
2304.00.00.10 Certified organic
kg
2304.00.00.90 Other
kg
2305.00.00.00 Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of peanut (ground-nut) oil
kg
0.32¢/kg
2306 Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable or microbial fats or oils, other than those of heading 2304 or 2305:
2306.10.00.00 Of cotton seeds
kg
0.56¢/kg
2306.20.00.00 Of linseed
kg
0.12¢/kg
2306.30.00.00 Of sunflower seeds
kg
0.45¢/kg
Of rape or colza seeds:
2306.41.00.00 Of low euricic acid rape or colza seeds
kg
0.17¢/kg
2306.49.00.00 Other
kg
0.17¢/kg
2306.50.00.00 Of coconut or copra
kg
0.45¢/kg
2306.60.00.00 Of palm nuts or kernels
kg
0.32¢/kg
2306.90.01 Other
0.32¢/kg
2306.90.01.20 Of corn
kg
2306.90.01.30 Of hemp seeds
kg
2306.90.01.50 Other
kg
2307.00.00.00 Wine lees; argol
kg
Free
2308.00 Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and byproducts, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included:
2308.00.10.00 Acorns and horse-chestnuts
kg
1.4%
2308.00.93.00 Screenings, scalpings, chaff or scourings, ground, or not ground, of flaxseed (linseed)
kg
Free
2308.00.95.00 Dehydrated marigolds
kg
1.9%
2308.00.98 Other
1.4%
2308.00.98.20 Citrus pulp pellets
t
2308.00.98.90 Other
kg
2309 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding:
2309.10.00 Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale
Free
2309.10.00.10 In airtight containers
kg
2309.10.00.90 Other
kg
2309.90 Other:
2309.90.10 Mixed feeds or mixed feed ingredients
Free
2309.90.10.05 Bird seed
kg
2309.90.10.15 Other pet food, put up for retail sale
kg
2309.90.10.20 Poultry feeds, prepared
t
2309.90.10.30 Dairy cattle feed, prepared
t
2309.90.10.32 Other cattle feed, prepared
t
2309.90.10.35 Swine feed, prepared
t
2309.90.10.45 Other livestock feed, prepared
t
2309.90.10.50 Other
t
Other:
Animal feeds containing milk or milk derivatives:
Containing over 10 percent by weight of milk solids:
2309.90.22 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
7.5%
2309.90.22.10 Milk replacer
kg
2309.90.22.90 Other
kg
2309.90.24 Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
7.5%
2309.90.24.10 Milk replacer
kg
2309.90.24.90 Other
kg
2309.90.28 Other
80.4¢/kg + 6.4%
2309.90.28.10 Milk replacer
kg
2309.90.28.90 Other
kg
Other:
2309.90.42 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
7.5%
2309.90.42.10 Milk replacer
kg
2309.90.42.90 Other
kg
2309.90.44 Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
7.5%
2309.90.44.10 Milk replacer
kg
2309.90.44.90 Other
kg
2309.90.48 Other
80.4¢/kg + 6.4%
2309.90.48.10 Milk replacer
kg
2309.90.48.90 Other
kg
Other:
2309.90.60.00 Animal feeds containing egg
kg
1.9%
Other:
2309.90.70.00 Preparations, with a basis of vitamin B12, for supplementing animal feed
kg
1.4%
2309.90.95.00 Other
kg
1.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Chapter 23 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 23 covers Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder. It contains 92 individual tariff classifications, of which 35 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section IV (Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits; Tobacco).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 23? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 23 is 2.2%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 7.5%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 23? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.

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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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