About HS Code 230690
This 'not elsewhere specified' HS code covers oil-cakes and other solid residues from the extraction of various vegetable oils, excluding those specifically from coconut/copra (230650) or palm nuts/kernels (230660). This broad category includes residues from sunflower, rapeseed, linseed, castor, sesame, and other oilseeds. These by-products are vital components in the international animal feed industry, providing essential protein, fiber, and energy for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture. Exporters are typically countries with diverse oilseed cultivation and processing capabilities, such as Ukraine, Russia, Argentina (for sunflower/rapeseed), and India (for various oilseeds). Importers are nations with large animal farming sectors, including the EU, China, and the USA, seeking to diversify their feed ingredient sources. Trade involves bulk commodities, with quality, nutritional profiles, and safety standards being critical considerations.
Products Under This Code
Sunflower meal, rapeseed meal, linseed cake, castor meal, sesame oil cake, mustard seed cake, peanut meal, soybean meal (if not specifically covered elsewhere).
Real World Examples
ADM Sunflower Meal, Bunge Rapeseed Meal, Cargill Linseed Cake, Louis Dreyfus Company Oilseed Meals, local feed ingredient suppliers.
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with specific oil-cakes like 230650 (coconut) or 230660 (palm kernel) if the exact source is not identified, or 230800 (other vegetable materials for animal feeding) if not clearly a residue from oil extraction.
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 2306.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Major exporters include Ukraine, Russia, and Argentina (sunflower/rapeseed), while the EU, China, and the USA are significant importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 230690?
HS code 230690 covers: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 2306. This 'not elsewhere specified' HS code covers oil-cakes and other solid residues from the extraction of various vegetable oils, excluding those specifically from coconut/copra (230650) or palm nuts/kernels (230660). This broad category includes residues from sunflower, rapeseed, linseed, castor, sesame, and other oilseeds. These by-products are vital components in the international animal feed industry, providing essential protein, fiber, and energy for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture. Exporters are typically countries with diverse oilseed cultivation and processing capabilities, such as Ukraine, Russia, Argentina (for sunflower/rapeseed), and India (for various oilseeds). Importers are nations with large animal farming sectors, including the EU, China, and the USA, seeking to diversify their feed ingredient sources. Trade involves bulk commodities, with quality, nutritional profiles, and safety standards being critical considerations.
What products fall under HS code 230690?
Sunflower meal, rapeseed meal, linseed cake, castor meal, sesame oil cake, mustard seed cake, peanut meal, soybean meal (if not specifically covered elsewhere).
What are common misclassifications for HS code 230690?
Can be confused with specific oil-cakes like 230650 (coconut) or 230660 (palm kernel) if the exact source is not identified, or 230800 (other vegetable materials for animal feeding) if not clearly a residue from oil extraction.
How is HS code 230690 structured?
HS code 230690 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.