About HS Code 230610
This code covers the solid residue left after extracting oil from cottonseed, commonly known as cottonseed meal or cake. It's a protein-rich feed ingredient primarily used for ruminants (cattle) due to the presence of gossypol, which can be toxic to monogastric animals in high concentrations. Trade is driven by the global cotton industry and the demand for animal feed. Major cotton-producing countries are key exporters, supplying feed manufacturers and livestock operations worldwide. The EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) flag indicates potential future scrutiny on the sustainability of cotton cultivation practices, requiring importers to verify that the cotton was not grown on deforested land.
Products Under This Code
Cottonseed meal, Cottonseed cake, Cottonseed pellets, Defatted cottonseed flour, Cotton oil extraction residue, Delinted cottonseed meal, Whole pressed cottonseed, Decorticated cottonseed meal
Real World Examples
Cargill Cottonseed Meal, ADM Cottonseed Cake, Louis Dreyfus Cottonseed Pellets, Bunge Cottonseed Meal, Olam Cottonseed Meal
Common Misclassification
Could be confused with 1207 (other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits) if not clearly a residue, or 2309 (preparations of a kind used in animal feeding) if part of a mixed feed.
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.
Products Classified Under 2306.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
India, China, and the USA are major producers and exporters, with the EU and Mexico being significant importers for their cattle industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 230610?
HS code 230610 covers: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of cotton seed oils. This code covers the solid residue left after extracting oil from cottonseed, commonly known as cottonseed meal or cake. It's a protein-rich feed ingredient primarily used for ruminants (cattle) due to the presence of gossypol, which can be toxic to monogastric animals in high concentrations. Trade is driven by the global cotton industry and the demand for animal feed. Major cotton-producing countries are key exporters, supplying feed manufacturers and livestock operations worldwide. The EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) flag indicates potential future scrutiny on the sustainability of cotton cultivation practices, requiring importers to verify that the cotton was not grown on deforested land.
What products fall under HS code 230610?
Cottonseed meal, Cottonseed cake, Cottonseed pellets, Defatted cottonseed flour, Cotton oil extraction residue, Delinted cottonseed meal, Whole pressed cottonseed, Decorticated cottonseed meal
What are common misclassifications for HS code 230610?
Could be confused with 1207 (other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits) if not clearly a residue, or 2309 (preparations of a kind used in animal feeding) if part of a mixed feed.
How is HS code 230610 structured?
HS code 230610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (23) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.