U.S. exports of Brewing & Distilling Dregs and Waste (HS 230330) totaled $312.5M in August 2026.
Brewing & Distilling Dregs and Waste imports of $2.1M in August 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSpent grains, yeast slurries, and other dregs from brewing and distilling operations are consolidated under a single tariff line (2303300000), covering both pelleted and non-pelleted forms. Brewers' spent grain is a widely used, cost-effective protein and fiber source in dairy and beef cattle rations, while distillers' dried grains with solubles (DDGS) — though more commonly exported from the US than imported — can also enter under this heading. Canada leads import supply, with Brazil and Vietnam also notable sources, reflecting diverse fermentation industries globally.
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DDGS derived from grain distilling operations can fall under heading 2303300000 as distilling dregs and waste. However, classification depends on the specific processing method and composition — some DDGS products may be directed to other headings depending on their starch or protein modification. A detailed product specification and, if needed, a CBP binding ruling will confirm the correct classification.
Importers should provide a commercial invoice identifying the source fermentation process (brewing vs. distilling), a certificate of analysis showing moisture, protein, and fiber content, and country-of-origin documentation. FDA may require prior notice for feed ingredients entering human or animal food supply chains, and some states impose additional feed registration requirements.
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$2.1MYoY · free account
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$312.5MYoY · free account
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $22.1M of Brewing & Distilling Dregs and Waste and exported $3.1B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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75.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2303300000 | Brewing or Distilling Dregs and Waste, W/Nt Pellet | $2.1M | 0.00% | 24.58% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2303300000 | Brewing or Distilling Dregs and Waste, W/Nt Pellet | $312.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 2303
Subheading 230330 · $312.5M of $376.0M
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