23069000
RESIDUES AND WASTE FROM THE FOOD INDUSTRIES; PREPARED ANIMAL FODDER›Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable or microbial fats or oils, other than those of heading 2304 or 2305
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Classification scope and product characteristics
CN code 230690 covers oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils not classified under other subheadings of heading 2306. This heading includes residues from oil extraction from linseed, sesame, poppy, mustard, amaranth, pumpkin, hemp and many other oilseed plants not covered by specific codes. These products serve as valuable feed materials due to their plant protein, fibre and residual fat content. Linseed meal contains on average 33 to 36 percent protein and is valued for its omega-3 fatty acid content. Hemp cake is gaining popularity as a component of organic feeds. Classification requires that the product constitutes an actual residue from the oil extraction process.
Regulatory requirements and feed safety
Oil-cake and meals under CN code 230690 are subject to feed safety legislation, particularly Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 and Directive 2002/32/EC regarding maximum permitted levels of undesirable substances such as mycotoxins, heavy metals and pesticides. Linseed meal may contain elevated cadmium levels, which is subject to particular scrutiny. For hemp cake, compliance with the maximum permitted THC content is critical, which in the EU stands at 0.3 percent in dry matter of the plant. Where oilseeds derive from genetically modified varieties, the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and GMO labelling requirements apply. Producers and importers must be registered under Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 on feed hygiene and implement a HACCP system.
Documentation and import practice
For customs clearance of oil-cake and meals under CN code 230690, the importer should present commercial documents with an accurate product description indicating the source plant and oil extraction method. For hemp cake imported from third countries, confirmation that the product derives from legal fibre hemp cultivation with permissible THC content may be required. Official controls may include laboratory testing for undesirable substances including aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A mycotoxins. For goods from countries covered by EU free trade agreements, checking preferential duty rates in the TARIC system is advisable. Oilseed meals constitute a significant component of international trade in feed materials and are subject to commodity exchange quotations in Europe and the Americas.
Other oilseed meal CN 2306 90 - EU import
Other oilseed meal under CN 2306 90 enters duty-free at 0%. Covers linseed, sunflower and rapeseed meal. Used as animal feed.
Frequently asked questions
Can hemp cake be legally imported into the EU as feed material?
Yes, provided that the hemp cake derives from fibre hemp varieties with THC content not exceeding 0.3 percent in dry matter of the plant. The hemp variety must be listed in the EU common catalogue of approved varieties. Import requires documentation confirming the variety and legality of cultivation, and the product must meet feed safety standards.
Which undesirable substances are controlled in oilseed meals?
Laboratory controls on oil-cake under code 230690 cover mycotoxins, particularly aflatoxin B1, ochratoxin A and deoxynivalenol, heavy metals such as cadmium, lead and mercury, as well as pesticide residues and dioxins. Maximum permitted levels of these substances are set by Directive 2002/32/EC and its amendments.
Is sesame meal classified under CN code 230690?
Yes. Sesame meal, the residue from oil extraction from sesame seeds, is classified under CN code 230690 as a vegetable oil extraction residue not covered by other subheadings of heading 2306. This product is used as a high-protein feed material and must comply with EU feed safety requirements.
Is other oilseed meal CN 2306 90 duty-free?
Yes, oilseed meal CN 2306 90 enters the EU duty-free at 0%. Covers linseed, sunflower and rapeseed meal.
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