What is meat and bone meal and how is it classified?

Meat and bone meal is a flour, meal or pellet produced from meat or meat off‑al that is unfit for human consumption, and it is listed under HS heading 230110 as a rendered animal protein product.

How should meat and bone meal be stored to maintain its quality?

The product should be kept in dry, well‑ventilated storage away from moisture and direct sunlight. Maintaining a sealed environment helps prevent microbial growth and preserves its nutritional value for animal feed.

Meat and Bone Meal

Meat and bone meal is a rendered product consisting of flours, meals and pellets made from meat or meat off‑al and greaves. It is used as an intermediate ingredient in animal feed and other applications.

Prices, specifications and international trade for meat and bone meal under HS 230110.

Meat and Bone Meal Price

$760USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Meat and Bone Meal Historical Unit Values

Meat and bone meal is quoted in USD/t at USA. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Meat and Bone Meal Exports and Imports

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United States led reported meat and bone meal exports in 2025, at $765M.

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Meat and Bone Meal Facts and HS Code

Meat and bone meal belongs to rendered products within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 230110.

Meat and Bone Meal HS Code

Product type	Intermediate
Form	Dried
Position in the chain	By product
Category	Rendered products — Protein and dairy
HS codes	230110
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	USA

Production & Handling

Processing steps for meat and bone meal include Cooking/thermal rendering, Pressing and separation, Drying.

Production and Storage

Perishability	Low
Temperature regime	Ambient
Processing steps	Cooking/thermal rendering Pressing and separation Drying Grinding into meal

Uses & Risks

Meat and bone meal uses, related products and documented risks.

Sourcing risks

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
CITES compliance requirement PolicyHigh International trade of meat and bone meal is subject to CITES regulations, requiring a valid CITES certificate for import and export, creating a risk of shipment delays or rejections if documentation is incomplete.	Policy	High	Ensure that all shipments are accompanied by the appropriate CITES certificates and verify compliance with the latest regulations before dispatch.
Import control on waste classification PolicyMedium Meat and bone meal may be classified as waste under EU regulation, necessitating specific documentation (e.g., information document per Regulation (EU) 2024/1157) which can cause customs holds.	Policy	Medium	Prepare and attach the required waste information documents for each shipment and confirm classification status with customs authorities.
Seal product import restrictions PolicyLow Some jurisdictions impose import controls on seal-derived products, which can affect meat and bone meal shipments that contain seal components, leading to potential entry refusals.	Policy	Low	Verify the source material for any seal content and obtain the necessary attesting documents before shipment.

Meat and Bone Meal Questions

What is meat and bone meal and how is it classified?: Meat and bone meal is a flour, meal or pellet produced from meat or meat off‑al that is unfit for human consumption, and it is listed under HS heading 230110 as a rendered animal protein product.
How should meat and bone meal be stored to maintain its quality?: The product should be kept in dry, well‑ventilated storage away from moisture and direct sunlight. Maintaining a sealed environment helps prevent microbial growth and preserves its nutritional value for animal feed.