HS Code for Palm kernel meal

Palm kernel meal is classified under HS code 2306.60. This code is located within Chapter 23, which encompasses residues and waste from the food industries and prepared animal fodder. Heading 2306 is specifically for oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils, other than those in heading 2304 or 2305. Subheading 2306.60 is the specific code for residues derived from palm nuts or kernels. The classification is based on the product being a byproduct of the oil extraction process. Whether the oil was removed via mechanical pressing or chemical solvent extraction, the remaining solid matter is classified here. This meal is valued for its fiber and protein content and is primarily traded as a component for livestock feed. It is important to distinguish this residue from the original kernels and the extracted oil, as each stage of processing moves the product into a different chapter of the Harmonized System.

Products Included

• Palm kernel oil-cake
• Expeller palm kernel meal
• Solvent-extracted palm kernel meal
• Palm kernel pellets for animal feed

Common Misclassification

Palm kernel meal is sometimes misclassified under 2306.90, which is a residual category for other oil-cakes. It can also be confused with the raw palm kernels themselves (1207.10) or the crude oil (1513.21). Another error involves misclassifying it as prepared animal feed under heading 2309, which is only appropriate if the meal has been mixed with other ingredients to form a complete ration.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Palm kernel meal?

The HS code for oil-cake and other solid residues of palm nuts or kernels is 2306.60.

Can palm kernel meal be classified under 2309?

Only if it has been further processed or mixed with other substances to create a prepared animal feed; otherwise, it remains under 2306.60.