Product classification
HS code for Canola meal: 2306.41
Oil-cake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of low erucic acid rape or colza seed oils.
Classification of canola meal under HS 2306.41
Canola meal is classified under HS code 2306.41. This classification is found in Chapter 23, which covers residues and waste from the food industries and prepared animal fodder. Heading 2306 includes oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils. Subheading 2306.41 is specifically for residues of low erucic acid rape or colza seeds. Canola is the common term for these low erucic acid varieties. The meal is the byproduct remaining after the oil has been extracted from the seeds, usually through a combination of mechanical pressing and solvent extraction. The resulting solid is then toasted and ground into a meal or pressed into pellets. To qualify for this code, the residue must originate from seeds that yield an oil with an erucic acid content of less than 2% by weight. This product is primarily used as a high-protein ingredient in livestock and poultry feed.
- Covers
- Canola oil-cake
- Canola meal pellets
- Solvent-extracted canola meal
- Expeller-pressed canola meal
- Ground canola residues
- Low erucic acid rape seed meal
- Also under 2306.41
- Cargill Canola Meal
- ADM Canola Cake
- Bunge Canola Pellets
- Louis Dreyfus Canola Meal
- Richardson International Canola Meal
Codes often confused with 2306.41
Common mistake. Canola meal is sometimes misclassified under HS code 1205.10, which is the code for the whole canola seeds themselves. It is also frequently confused with high erucic acid rape seed meal, which falls under HS code 2306.49. The distinction is critical due to the different nutritional profiles and regulatory requirements for animal feed. Furthermore, if the meal has been further processed with added vitamins or minerals to create a complete animal feed, it may be classified under 2309.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 230641 (the code used for canola meal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 230641 (the code used for canola meal) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 230641, not only canola meal.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $1.4B 39% of world exports
- 2 Germany $435M 12% of world exports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$205M 5.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $988M 29% of world imports
- 2 China $705M 21% of world imports
- 3 Germany $208M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $3.4B 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 code for canola meal
Brazil classifies canola meal under NCM 2306.41.00: HS 2306.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 canola meal
What is the HS code for Canola meal?
The HS code for Canola meal is 230641 (Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of low erucic acid rape or colza seed oils). The HS code for canola meal is 2306.41, specifically for low erucic acid rape or colza seed residues.
How do I classify Canola meal for customs?
Canola meal is classified under HS code 230641 — Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of low erucic acid rape or colza seed oils. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is canola meal the same as rapeseed meal?
Canola meal is a type of rapeseed meal, but for HS classification, it must be from low erucic acid seeds to fall under 2306.41; otherwise, it falls under 2306.49.
Which countries are the top exporters of canola meal (HS 230641)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 230641 (the code used for canola meal) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($1.4B, 39% of world exports), Germany ($435M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $205M). World exports came to about $3.5B, 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 canola meal (HS 230641)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 230641 (the code used for canola meal) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($988M, 29% of world imports), China ($705M) and Germany ($208M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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.
Is the HS code for Canola meal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 230641 for Canola meal is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for canola meal in Brazil?
In Brazil, canola meal (HS 230641) is classified under NCM 2306.41.00.