HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2306.49 – 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)
HS code 2306.49 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 rape seed oils (other than low erucic acid rape or colza). It is used for rapeseed meal (high erucic), rapeseed cake (high erucic), rapeseed pellets (high erucic), conventional rapeseed meal and rapeseed oil extraction residue (high erucic).
What HS 2306.49 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Wilmar Rapeseed Meal
- Bunge Rapeseed Cake
- ADM Rapeseed Pellets
- Louis Dreyfus Rapeseed Meal (conventional)
- COFCO Rapeseed Meal
Codes often confused with 2306.49
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 230649, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 230649 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 79% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% 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 India $344M 79% of world exports
- 2 Germany $14M 3.2% of world exports
- 3 Kazakhstan $7.4M 1.7% of world exports
World total: $433M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $121M 20% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $79M 13% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $70M 11% of world imports
World total: $611M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 2306.49
Brazil does not split HS 2306.49: its NCM code is 2306.49.00.
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 2306.49
What is HS code 230649?
HS code 230649 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 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 230649?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 230649 in UN Comtrade data were India ($344M, 79% of world exports), Germany ($14M) and Kazakhstan ($7.4M). World exports came to about $433M, 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 230649?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 230649 in UN Comtrade data were China ($121M, 20% of world imports), South Korea ($79M) and Thailand ($70M). World imports came to about $611M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 230649?
In Brazil, HS code 230649 is NCM 2306.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.