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HS 2304.00Feed

HS Code for HiPro Soybean Meal (HS 2304)

HiPro (>=48% protein, dehulled, low fibre) is the Argentine benchmark meal. India produces LoPro (44%, non-dehulled). Protein premium is USD 15-40/MT. EUDR applies to both. Argentine export tax on meal (~31%) is a significant cost element for exporters.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules4 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
2304.00Oil-cake and other solid residues, resulting from the extraction of soybean oil
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
EUDR DDS required.
Vietnam
2%
Indonesia
5%
Egypt
0%

Worked landed-cost example

45,000 MT HiPro 48% meal, FOB Rosario USD 385/MT, CFR Rotterdam

FOBUSD 17,325,000
FreightUSD 1,700,000
CFRUSD 19,025,000
EU dutyUSD 0
Landed ≈ USD 19.03m; ~USD 423/MT CFR into Dutch feed compounder.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EUDR - full geolocation and DDS to origin bean farm.
  • · EU Feed Hygiene Reg 183/2005.
  • · GAFTA 119 CFR contract.
  • · Non-GM meal (Danube Soya / ProTerra) commands USD 30-80/MT premium.
  • · Salmonella-free certificate often specified in EU import contracts.
Top exporting countries
  • · Argentina
  • · Brazil
  • · United States

Frequently asked questions

Argentine export tax pass-through?

Argentina applies 31% retencion on soybean products (33% on beans). FOB price already reflects the export tax borne by the exporter. Political proposals to lower the tax swing FOB by USD 20-40/MT - watch policy news out of Buenos Aires.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for feed.

Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Vietnam →
VAT · 10% standard, 5% reduced, 0% export
Import into Brazil →
ICMS (state) + PIS/COFINS (federal) · ICMS 17-19% (varies by state); PIS 2.1%; COFINS 9.65%
Import into Indonesia →
PPN (VAT) + PPh 22 (income tax prepayment) · PPN 11% (12% planned); PPh 22 2.5% (with API) or 7.5% (no API)
Import into Egypt →
VAT · 14% standard / 5% on select machinery

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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