Product classification
HS code for Rapeseed meal: 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).
Classification of rapeseed meal under HS 2306.49
Rapeseed meal is classified under HS code 2306.49 as it represents the solid residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils. Chapter 23 of the Harmonized System covers residues and waste from the food industries and prepared animal fodder. Heading 2306 specifically includes oil-cake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets. Within this heading, the 2306.4x series is dedicated to rape or colza seeds. Subheading 2306.49 is used for residues derived from seeds other than low erucic acid varieties. This classification is determined by the processing stage (post-extraction) and the botanical source of the residue, ensuring that the byproduct is distinguished from the primary oil seed.
- Covers
- Rapeseed oil-cake
- Rapeseed meal in pellet form
- Ground rapeseed residues
- De-oiled rapeseed meal
- Solid residues from industrial colza oil extraction
- Rapeseed meal used for animal feed
- Also under 2306.49
- 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. Rapeseed meal is often misclassified under HS code 2306.41, which is specifically for residues resulting from the extraction of low erucic acid rape or colza seeds. Another common error is using HS code 2304.00, which is strictly for soybean oil-cake and residues. It is vital to identify the source seed to distinguish between 2306.41 and 2306.49.
Top exporters and importers of HS 230649 (the code used for rapeseed meal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 230649 (the code used for rapeseed meal) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 230649, not only rapeseed meal.
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 rapeseed meal
Brazil classifies rapeseed meal under NCM 2306.49.00: HS 2306.49 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 rapeseed meal
What is the HS code for Rapeseed meal?
The HS code for Rapeseed meal is 230649 (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)). The HS code for rapeseed meal (other than low erucic acid) is 2306.49.
How do I classify Rapeseed meal for customs?
Rapeseed meal is classified under HS code 230649 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is rapeseed meal classified differently if it is pelletized?
No, HS code 2306.49 covers rapeseed meal whether it is ground or in the form of pellets.
Which countries are the top exporters of rapeseed meal (HS 230649)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 230649 (the code used for rapeseed meal) 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 rapeseed meal (HS 230649)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 230649 (the code used for rapeseed meal) 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.
Is the HS code for Rapeseed meal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 230649 for Rapeseed 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 rapeseed meal in Brazil?
In Brazil, rapeseed meal (HS 230649) is classified under NCM 2306.49.00.