HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2306.10 – Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of cotton seed oils
HS code 2306.10 is the 6-digit subheading for oil-cake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of cotton seed oils. It is used for cottonseed meal, cottonseed cake, cottonseed pellets, defatted cottonseed flour and cotton oil extraction residue.
What HS 2306.10 covers
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.
- Covers
- Cottonseed meal
- Cottonseed cake
- Cottonseed pellets
- Defatted cottonseed flour
- Cotton oil extraction residue
- Delinted cottonseed meal
- Whole pressed cottonseed
- Decorticated cottonseed meal
- Examples
- Cargill Cottonseed Meal
- ADM Cottonseed Cake
- Louis Dreyfus Cottonseed Pellets
- Bunge Cottonseed Meal
- Olam Cottonseed Meal
Codes often confused with 2306.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 230610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 230610 in UN Comtrade data was Benin, with about 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 25% of world imports. Mauritania did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 38% of its imports here ($4.6M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Benin* ~$27M 29% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Côte d'Ivoire $15M 16% of world exports
- 3 Greece $13M 14% of world exports
World total: $94M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $22M 25% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $8.1M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 South Africa $5.6M 6.4% of world imports
Mauritania did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 38% of its imports here ($4.6M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $87M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2306.10
Brazil does not split HS 2306.10: its NCM code is 2306.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 23.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
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.
Questions about HS 2306.10
What is HS code 230610?
HS code 230610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 230610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 230610 in UN Comtrade data were Benin (about $27M, 29% of world exports), Côte d'Ivoire ($15M) and Greece ($13M). World exports came to about $94M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 230610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 230610 in UN Comtrade data were India ($22M, 25% of world imports), Mexico ($8.1M) and South Africa ($5.6M). World imports came to about $87M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mauritania did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 38% of its imports here ($4.6M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 230610?
In Brazil, HS code 230610 is NCM 2306.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.