HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2306.90 – 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

HS code 2306.90 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 oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 2306. It is used for sunflower meal, rapeseed meal, linseed cake, castor meal and sesame oil cake.

What HS 2306.90 covers

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.

Covers
  • Sunflower meal
  • Rapeseed meal
  • Linseed cake
  • Castor meal
  • Sesame oil cake
  • Mustard seed cake
  • Peanut meal
  • Soybean meal (if not specifically covered elsewhere).
Examples
  • ADM Sunflower Meal
  • Bunge Rapeseed Meal
  • Cargill Linseed Cake
  • Louis Dreyfus Company Oilseed Meals
  • local feed ingredient suppliers.

Codes often confused with 2306.90

Common mistake. 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.

2306.50Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of coconut or copra seed oils2306.60Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of palm nuts or kernels oils2308.00Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products; whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included

Top exporters and importers of HS code 230690, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 230690 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 8.9% 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. 1 India $58M
  2. 2 China $27M
  3. 3 Nepal* ~$20M

World total: $287M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 South Korea $24M
  2. 2 India $23M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$17M

World total: $270M 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 2306.90 2

Brazil splits HS 2306.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 2306.90.10 Maize (corn) germ oil-cake and residuesDe germe de milho
  2. 2306.90.90 Other vegetable or microbial oil-cake, 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 2306.90

What is HS code 230690?

HS code 230690 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 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 230690?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 230690 in UN Comtrade data were India ($58M, 20% of world exports), China ($27M) and Nepal (about $20M). World exports came to about $287M, 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 230690?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 230690 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($24M, 8.9% of world imports), India ($23M) and Vietnam (about $17M). World imports came to about $270M, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 230690?

Brazil splits HS code 230690 into 2 NCM codes: 2306.90.10 (Maize (corn) germ oil-cake and residues), 2306.90.90 (Other vegetable or microbial oil-cake, residues). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.