About HS Code 120890
This HS code covers a diverse range of flours and meals derived from various oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, specifically excluding soya beans and mustard seeds. This category is crucial for specialized markets, offering alternative protein sources for animal feed, unique ingredients for human consumption, and raw materials for industrial applications. Examples include sunflower meal, rapeseed meal, linseed meal, and palm kernel meal, all byproducts of oil extraction. These products are traded globally, with importers seeking specific nutritional profiles for livestock, or unique textural and functional properties for food manufacturing. Exporters are typically countries with significant production of the respective oilseeds. Key things to know include the protein and fiber content, residual oil levels, and the presence of any anti-nutritional factors, which dictate their suitability for different uses. The EUDR designation means that the origin of the underlying oilseeds must be carefully traced to ensure they are not linked to deforestation, adding complexity to the supply chain for these diverse products.
Products Under This Code
Sunflower seed meal, Rapeseed meal (canola meal), Linseed meal, Palm kernel meal, Cottonseed meal, Peanut meal, Safflower meal, Sesame meal
Real World Examples
Bunge Sunflower Meal, Cargill Canola Meal, ADM Linseed Meal, Wilmar Palm Kernel Meal, Louis Dreyfus Cottonseed Meal
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with 2306 (oil-cake and other solid residues of oil extraction) which covers similar products but is a broader category for residues, or with 120810 (soya bean flour/meal) if not carefully distinguishing the source.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Major importers include the EU, China, and Southeast Asia, while exporters are often countries with large oilseed crushing industries like Ukraine, Canada, and India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 120890?
HS code 120890 covers: Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; excluding soya beans and mustard seeds. This HS code covers a diverse range of flours and meals derived from various oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, specifically excluding soya beans and mustard seeds. This category is crucial for specialized markets, offering alternative protein sources for animal feed, unique ingredients for human consumption, and raw materials for industrial applications. Examples include sunflower meal, rapeseed meal, linseed meal, and palm kernel meal, all byproducts of oil extraction. These products are traded globally, with importers seeking specific nutritional profiles for livestock, or unique textural and functional properties for food manufacturing. Exporters are typically countries with significant production of the respective oilseeds. Key things to know include the protein and fiber content, residual oil levels, and the presence of any anti-nutritional factors, which dictate their suitability for different uses. The EUDR designation means that the origin of the underlying oilseeds must be carefully traced to ensure they are not linked to deforestation, adding complexity to the supply chain for these diverse products.
What products fall under HS code 120890?
Sunflower seed meal, Rapeseed meal (canola meal), Linseed meal, Palm kernel meal, Cottonseed meal, Peanut meal, Safflower meal, Sesame meal
What are common misclassifications for HS code 120890?
This code is often confused with 2306 (oil-cake and other solid residues of oil extraction) which covers similar products but is a broader category for residues, or with 120810 (soya bean flour/meal) if not carefully distinguishing the source.
How is HS code 120890 structured?
HS code 120890 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (12) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.