About HS Code 230649
This code covers oil-cake from conventional rapeseed (high erucic acid varieties), which is primarily used in animal feed, though its application might be more restricted than low erucic acid varieties due to the higher erucic acid content. It still provides valuable protein and fiber for livestock, especially ruminants. Trade involves agricultural processors and feed manufacturers, with flows between rapeseed-growing regions and livestock-intensive areas. The EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) flag indicates increasing attention to the sustainable sourcing of these products, regardless of erucic acid content, requiring importers to verify that the land used for cultivation has not contributed to deforestation.
Products Under This Code
Rapeseed meal (high erucic), Rapeseed cake (high erucic), Rapeseed pellets (high erucic), Conventional rapeseed meal, Rapeseed oil extraction residue (high erucic), Rapeseed protein meal (high erucic), Rapeseed expeller (high erucic), Single zero rapeseed meal
Real World Examples
Wilmar Rapeseed Meal, Bunge Rapeseed Cake, ADM Rapeseed Pellets, Louis Dreyfus Rapeseed Meal (conventional), COFCO Rapeseed Meal
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 230641 (low erucic acid rape or colza seed oil-cake) if the specific type of rapeseed is not clearly identified, or 1205 (rape or colza seeds) if not clearly a residue.
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 2306.49
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and parts of Eastern Europe are significant producers and exporters, with the EU and other Asian countries being key importers for animal feed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 230649?
HS code 230649 covers: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of rape seed oils (other than low erucic acid rape or colza). This code covers oil-cake from conventional rapeseed (high erucic acid varieties), which is primarily used in animal feed, though its application might be more restricted than low erucic acid varieties due to the higher erucic acid content. It still provides valuable protein and fiber for livestock, especially ruminants. Trade involves agricultural processors and feed manufacturers, with flows between rapeseed-growing regions and livestock-intensive areas. The EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) flag indicates increasing attention to the sustainable sourcing of these products, regardless of erucic acid content, requiring importers to verify that the land used for cultivation has not contributed to deforestation.
What products fall under HS code 230649?
Rapeseed meal (high erucic), Rapeseed cake (high erucic), Rapeseed pellets (high erucic), Conventional rapeseed meal, Rapeseed oil extraction residue (high erucic), Rapeseed protein meal (high erucic), Rapeseed expeller (high erucic), Single zero rapeseed meal
What are common misclassifications for HS code 230649?
Can be confused with 230641 (low erucic acid rape or colza seed oil-cake) if the specific type of rapeseed is not clearly identified, or 1205 (rape or colza seeds) if not clearly a residue.
How is HS code 230649 structured?
HS code 230649 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.