HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2306.30 – Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of sunflower seed oils
HS code 2306.30 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 sunflower seed oils. It is used for sunflower meal, sunflower cake, sunflower pellets, defatted sunflower flour and sunflower oil extraction residue.
What HS 2306.30 covers
This code covers the solid residue left after extracting oil from sunflower seeds, known as sunflower meal or cake. It is a widely used protein source in animal feed, suitable for various livestock including poultry, swine, and ruminants, depending on the dehulling level. Trade is significant, driven by the global demand for sunflower oil and the subsequent availability of this valuable feed ingredient. Major sunflower-producing countries are key exporters, supplying feed manufacturers worldwide. The EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) flag indicates potential future scrutiny on the sustainability of sunflower cultivation, requiring importers to verify that the land used for cultivation has not contributed to deforestation.
- Covers
- Sunflower meal
- Sunflower cake
- Sunflower pellets
- Defatted sunflower flour
- Sunflower oil extraction residue
- Dehulled sunflower meal
- Partially dehulled sunflower meal
- Expeller pressed sunflower cake
- Examples
- Cargill Sunflower Meal
- ADM Sunflower Cake
- Bunge Sunflower Pellets
- Louis Dreyfus Sunflower Meal
- Kernel Sunflower Meal
Codes often confused with 2306.30
Common mistake. Could be confused with 1206 (sunflower seeds, whether or not broken) 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 230630, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 230630 in UN Comtrade data was Ukraine, with about 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% 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 Ukraine* ~$879M 37% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Russia* ~$440M 18% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Hungary $188M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $645M 25% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $223M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $195M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 codes for 2306.30 2
Brazil splits HS 2306.30 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2306.30.10 Sunflower-seed oil-cake, meal and pelletsTortas (bagaços), farinhas e pellets
- 2306.30.90 Other sunflower-seed solid residuesOutros
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 2306.30
What is HS code 230630?
HS code 230630 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 sunflower seed oils. This code covers the solid residue left after extracting oil from sunflower seeds, known as sunflower meal or cake. It is a widely used protein source in animal feed, suitable for various livestock including poultry, swine, and ruminants, depending on the dehulling level. Trade is significant, driven by the global demand for sunflower oil and the subsequent availability of this valuable feed ingredient. Major sunflower-producing countries are key exporters, supplying feed manufacturers worldwide. The EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) flag indicates potential future scrutiny on the sustainability of sunflower cultivation, requiring importers to verify that the land used for cultivation has not contributed to deforestation.
What products fall under HS code 230630?
Sunflower meal, Sunflower cake, Sunflower pellets, Defatted sunflower flour, Sunflower oil extraction residue, Dehulled sunflower meal, Partially dehulled sunflower meal, Expeller pressed sunflower cake
What are common misclassifications for HS code 230630?
Could be confused with 1206 (sunflower seeds, whether or not broken) 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 230630?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 230630 in UN Comtrade data were Ukraine (about $879M, 37% of world exports), Russia (about $440M) and Hungary ($188M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 230630?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 230630 in UN Comtrade data were China ($645M, 25% of world imports), Türkiye ($223M) and the Netherlands ($195M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 230630 structured?
HS code 230630 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 230630?
Brazil splits HS code 230630 into 2 NCM codes: 2306.30.10 (Sunflower-seed oil-cake, meal and pellets), 2306.30.90 (Other sunflower-seed solid residues). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.