Spent Grains from Beer Brewing
Spent grains from beer brewing are the residual barley husks and other solids left after mashing. This by-product of the brewing process is often dried or pelleted for use in animal feed, and it falls under tariff item 2303.30.00 as brewing dregs and waste.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the grains are a residue from starch extraction rather than brewing
Residues of starch manufacture are classified under a different subheading in heading 23.03.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the spent grains are from beer brewing, not from other grain processing, to ensure correct classification
• Ensure the product is dry or pelleted to meet import stability requirements
• Provide a detailed product description to customs to avoid delays
Related Products under Tariff item 2303.30.00
Brewery Draff Pellets
Brewery draff pellets are the wet spent grains remaining after malt mashing in beer production, dried and compressed into pellet form for easier handling. They are a direct by-product of the brewing process, retaining fiber and protein, and fall under tariff item 2303.30.00 as brewing dregs and waste.
Craft Beer Spent Hops
Craft beer spent hops are the exhausted hop cones left after the brewing process extracts their bittering and aromatic compounds. They are a residue of beer production, sometimes pelleted for use in niche fiber feeds or soil amendments, and are classified as brewing waste under tariff item 2303.30.00.
Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS)
Distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) are a by-product of ethanol or distilled spirit production, consisting of dried grain residues and concentrated solubles. They are a common distilling waste product, rich in protein and fiber, and fall under tariff item 2303.30.00 as distilling dregs and waste.
Malt Distillery Wash Residue
Malt distillery wash residue is the solid material left after the fermented wash in malt whiskey distillation, including grain particles and yeast. It is a distilling dreg, often dried for export as a balanced feed ingredient, and is classified under tariff item 2303.30.00 as distilling waste.
Pot Ale Dried Solids
Pot ale dried solids are the evaporated and dried residue from the liquid left after the first distillation in malt spirit production. They are a distilling waste product, high in soluble protein, and are classified under tariff item 2303.30.00 as distilling dregs and waste.
Whiskey Distillers Grains
Whiskey distillers grains are the grains remaining after whiskey distillation from fermented barley or other cereals, typically dried for export. They are a distilling waste product valued for digestible protein in dairy cow rations, and fall under tariff item 2303.30.00 as distilling dregs and waste.