Chapter 23 covers residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder. This includes oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils (such as soybean meal, rapeseed meal), residues from grain processing, molasses, distillers' grains, etc. These products are mainly used for animal feed, with a few for human consumption or industrial use. Products of this chapter are usually in primary forms, but may also be in pellets or mixed feed. Heading 2306 specifically refers to oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils, other than those of heading 2304 or 2305, including rapeseed meal, sunflower seed meal, cottonseed meal, etc. However, 2306 does not include soybean meal (2304) or groundnut meal (2305), nor does it include fish meal for animal feed (2301) or compound feed (2309). The first 2 digits 23 represent Chapter 23: Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder. The 3rd-4th digits 06 represent heading 2306: Oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils, other than those of heading 2304 or 2305. The 5th-6th digits 40 represent subheading 230640: Rapeseed meal, i.e., residues obtained after pressing or solvent extraction of oil from rapeseed, mainly used as animal feed. This subheading can be further subdivided into low erucic acid rapeseed meal and other, but 230640 is not further subdivided. Rapeseed meal is a by-product after oil extraction from rapeseed, belongs to residues from vegetable oil extraction, and is not soybean meal (2304) or groundnut meal (2305), so it is classified under 2306. Since its specific variety is rapeseed meal, it is classified under subheading 230640. If it is mixed feed or compound feed, it should be classified under 2309.

Product Name: Fill in the accurate product name, such as 'rapeseed meal' or 'oilseed rape meal', avoid using colloquial names such as 'rapeseed cake'. Composition Content: Indicate main components, such as crude protein, crude fiber, crude fat, moisture percentages, and whether additives are included. Processing Method: State whether it is pressed or solvent extracted, whether it has been heat-treated or pelletized. Source: Indicate the origin and variety of rapeseed, such as 'low erucic acid rapeseed' or 'high erucic acid rapeseed'. Use: Specify the use, such as 'for animal feed' or 'for fertilizer', different uses may affect classification. Packaging Specifications: Fill in the packaging form and weight per package, such as '50 kg/bag' or 'bulk'. Brand: If there is a brand, fill in the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'none'. Product Name: Rapeseed meal; Composition Content: Crude protein ≥36%, crude fiber ≤12%, crude fat ≤3%, moisture ≤12%; Processing Method: Solvent extraction, heat-treated; Source: Low erucic acid rapeseed from Canada; Use: For animal feed; Packaging Specifications: 50 kg/bag; Brand: None. Confusing rapeseed meal with soybean meal, incorrectly classified under 2304. Not providing composition content, unable to prove compliance with rapeseed meal standards. Ignoring processing method, may be mistaken for unextracted rapeseed.

The core basis for classification is: 1) whether the product is residue after extraction of vegetable fats or oils; 2) whether it belongs to soybean meal or groundnut meal listed under heading 2304 or 2305; 3) whether it is specifically rapeseed meal. Rapeseed meal is the solid residue after oil extraction from rapeseed, meets the description of 2306, and is classified under 230640 due to its specific variety. If further processed into compound feed, it is classified under 2309. 230400 Soybean meal: Soybean meal is residue after oil extraction from soybeans, classified under 2304; rapeseed meal is residue after oil extraction from rapeseed, classified under 2306. Different raw materials lead to different classifications. 230500 Groundnut meal: Groundnut meal is residue after oil extraction from groundnuts, classified under 2305; rapeseed meal is classified under 2306. Raw material differences lead to different classifications. 230990 Other prepared animal feeds: 2309 includes prepared animal feeds, i.e., feed mixed with multiple ingredients; rapeseed meal is a single plant residue, not prepared, so classified under 2306. 120500 Low erucic acid rapeseed: 1205 is rapeseed itself, used for oil extraction; 230640 is the residue after oil extraction. Different forms and uses. 230650 Coconut or copra oil-cake: 230650 is residue after oil extraction from coconuts, same heading 2306 as rapeseed meal but different subheading, different raw materials. Is it confirmed that the product is residue after oil extraction from rapeseed? Are products under 2304, 2305 such as soybean meal and groundnut meal excluded? Is composition content provided to prove compliance with rapeseed meal standards? Is the processing method clearly pressing or solvent extraction? Is it confirmed that it has not been prepared or mixed, and does not belong to 2309?

How to query the HS code for rapeseed meal? You can log on to the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China', find heading 2306 under Chapter 23, then find subheading 230640. You can also use customs classification pre-ruling or consult a professional customs broker. What is the difference in HS codes between rapeseed meal and soybean meal? Rapeseed meal is classified under 230640, soybean meal under 230400. The raw materials are different: rapeseed meal comes from rapeseed, soybean meal from soybeans. Classification must be based on actual raw materials, do not confuse. What elements are required for declaring rapeseed meal? Need to provide product name, composition content, processing method, source, use, packaging specifications, brand, etc. Composition content should detail crude protein, crude fiber and other indicators, so customs can confirm classification. How to query the import tax rate for rapeseed meal? Tax rates are adjusted according to policies. You can check the 'Import and Export Tariff' issued by the General Administration of Customs or query through the 'Internet + Customs' platform. Also pay attention to applicable conditions such as free trade agreement rates and most-favored-nation rates. Is rapeseed meal prohibited solid waste? As a feed ingredient, rapeseed meal is generally not solid waste, but must comply with national feed safety standards. When importing, a quarantine permit is required and customs inspection and quarantine must be accepted. Can rapeseed meal be classified under 2309? If rapeseed meal is only a single ingredient, not prepared, it should be classified under 2306. If mixed with other ingredients to make compound feed, it is classified under 2309. Classification depends on whether it has been prepared. How to handle export tax rebate for rapeseed meal? Export tax rebate requires querying the rebate rate based on the commodity code. The rebate rate for rapeseed meal may be adjusted according to policies. Enterprises need to apply to the tax authorities after export with customs declaration form, invoice, etc. For details, consult the local tax bureau. What are the inspection and quarantine requirements for rapeseed meal? Imported rapeseed meal requires an import animal and plant quarantine permit and must comply with the official quarantine requirements of the exporting country. Customs will conduct on-site inspection and laboratory testing to ensure no pests and toxins exceed standards.