About HS Code 230620
This category includes the solid by-product remaining after extracting oil from flaxseed (linseed), known as linseed oil-cake or flax meal. It is a valuable feed ingredient, particularly for ruminants and horses, known for its high fiber and protein content, and beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. Trade involves agricultural processors and feed manufacturers, with flows between flax-growing regions and livestock-intensive areas. The EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) flag suggests increasing attention to the sustainable sourcing of flax, requiring due diligence to ensure that the land used for cultivation has not contributed to deforestation or forest degradation.
Products Under This Code
Linseed oil-cake, Flax meal, Linseed pellets, Defatted flaxseed flour, Linseed oil extraction residue, Flaxseed protein meal, Linseed expeller, Cold pressed linseed cake
Real World Examples
Cargill Linseed Meal, ADM Flax Meal, Bunge Linseed Cake, Louis Dreyfus Linseed Pellets, Glencore Linseed Meal
Common Misclassification
Can 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 blended into a compound 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 2306.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Canada, Russia, and Kazakhstan are major producers and exporters, with the EU and USA being key importers for animal feed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 230620?
HS code 230620 covers: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of linseed oils. This category includes the solid by-product remaining after extracting oil from flaxseed (linseed), known as linseed oil-cake or flax meal. It is a valuable feed ingredient, particularly for ruminants and horses, known for its high fiber and protein content, and beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. Trade involves agricultural processors and feed manufacturers, with flows between flax-growing regions and livestock-intensive areas. The EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) flag suggests increasing attention to the sustainable sourcing of flax, requiring due diligence to ensure that the land used for cultivation has not contributed to deforestation or forest degradation.
What products fall under HS code 230620?
Linseed oil-cake, Flax meal, Linseed pellets, Defatted flaxseed flour, Linseed oil extraction residue, Flaxseed protein meal, Linseed expeller, Cold pressed linseed cake
What are common misclassifications for HS code 230620?
Can 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 blended into a compound feed.
How is HS code 230620 structured?
HS code 230620 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.