HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2306.20 – Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of linseed oils
HS code 2306.20 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 linseed oils. It is used for linseed oil-cake, flax meal, linseed pellets, defatted flaxseed flour and linseed oil extraction residue.
What HS 2306.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- Linseed oil-cake
- Flax meal
- Linseed pellets
- Defatted flaxseed flour
- Linseed oil extraction residue
- Flaxseed protein meal
- Linseed expeller
- Cold pressed linseed cake
- Examples
- Cargill Linseed Meal
- ADM Flax Meal
- Bunge Linseed Cake
- Louis Dreyfus Linseed Pellets
- Glencore Linseed Meal
Codes often confused with 2306.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 230620, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 230620 in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 66% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 41% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Belgium $56M 66% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$4.4M 5.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Canada $3.8M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $86M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $34M 41% of world imports
- 2 Italy $10M 13% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $6.4M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $82M 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 2306.20
Brazil does not split HS 2306.20: its NCM code is 2306.20.00.
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 2306.20
What is HS code 230620?
HS code 230620 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 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 230620?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 230620 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($56M, 66% of world exports), Russia (about $4.4M) and Canada ($3.8M). World exports came to about $86M, 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 230620?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 230620 in UN Comtrade data were France ($34M, 41% of world imports), Italy ($10M) and the Netherlands ($6.4M). World imports came to about $82M, 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.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 230620?
In Brazil, HS code 230620 is NCM 2306.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.