Whiskey Distillers Grains
Grains remaining after whiskey distillation from fermented barley or other cereals, typically dried for export. This distilling waste under HTS 2303.30.00.00 is valued for its digestible protein in dairy cow rations. It's a key export from Scotch and Irish whiskey producers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from wheat starch residues
Wheat-derived manufacturing residues go to 2302.10, separate from distilling.
If sold as compressed forage blocks
Swedes, mangolds, or similar in bulk form for animal fodder use 1214.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include distillation process flowcharts in documentation to distinguish from general grain products
• Declare exact grain type (e.g
• barley) as it impacts nutritional labeling requirements
• Avoid bulk loose shipments; bagged or toted forms reduce spoilage claims at entry
Related Products under HTS 2303.30.00.00
Spent Grains from Beer Brewing
Spent grains are the residual barley husks and other solids left after mashing in the beer brewing process. This byproduct is classified under HTS 2303.30.00.00 as brewing dregs and waste, often dried or pelleted for use as animal feed. It provides a high-fiber, protein-rich supplement primarily for livestock.
Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS)
DDGS is a byproduct of ethanol or distilled spirit production from fermented grains like corn, consisting of dried grain residues and solubles. It qualifies under HTS 2303.30.00.00 as distilling waste, commonly imported as a cost-effective protein source for ruminant animal feed. The material retains nutritional value post-fermentation.
Brewery Draff Pellets
Brewery draff refers to wet spent grains from malt mashing in beer production, often pelleted for easier transport and storage. Classified as brewing waste under HTS 2303.30.00.00, these pellets serve as a fiber-rich feed for cattle and poultry. They are a sustainable byproduct of the craft beer industry.
Yeast Lees from Distilling
Yeast lees are the sediment from fermented wash in spirit distillation, rich in proteins and B-vitamins. As distilling waste under HTS 2303.30.00.00, it's dried and used in aquaculture and monogastric feeds. This byproduct supports circular economy practices in distilleries.
Pot Ale Dried Solids
Pot ale is the liquid residue after initial distillation in malt spirit production, evaporated and dried into solids. Classified under HTS 2303.30.00.00 as distilling waste, it's a soluble protein source for pig and poultry feeds. Common from Scottish whisky distilleries.
Craft Beer Spent Hops
Spent hops are the exhausted hop cones after extraction in beer brewing kettles. This brewing waste under HTS 2303.30.00.00 is sometimes pelleted for niche fiber feeds or soil amendment. It retains trace bitterness compounds useful in ruminant diets.