Chapter 23 covers residues and waste from the food industries and prepared animal fodder. It includes oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils from oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, residues from the extraction of other vegetable fats or oils, residues from brewing or distilling, and prepared products for animal feeding. Products in this chapter are mostly by-products from the processing of animal or vegetable raw materials, used as feed or industrial raw materials, but attention must be paid to distinguishing them from Chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits) and Chapter 31 (fertilizers). Heading 2306 includes oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable or animal fats or oils, other than those of heading 2304 or 2305, such as cotton seed oil-cake, linseed oil-cake, copra oil-cake, palm kernel oil-cake, etc., as well as residues from the extraction of animal fats or oils. These residues are usually in the form of cakes, flakes, or meal, mainly used as animal feed or fertilizer, but must meet specific processing conditions. First 2 digits 23: Chapter 23, residues and waste from the food industries, prepared animal fodder. Digits 3-4 06: heading 2306, oil-cake and other solid residues from the extraction of other vegetable or animal fats or oils. Digits 5-6 90: subheading 230690, other oil-cake and other solid residues, i.e., those not specified in 230610 to 230680. 230610 is cotton seed oil-cake, 230620 is linseed oil-cake, 230630 is sunflower seed oil-cake, 230640 is rape or colza seed oil-cake, 230650 is coconut or copra oil-cake, 230660 is palm nut or palm kernel oil-cake, 230670 is oil-cake from oil seeds or oleaginous fruits and their flours and meals (other than those of heading 2304 or 2305), 230680 is other. 230690 covers other oil-cake not listed above, such as animal fat residues, mixed oil-cake, etc. The product is a residue after oil extraction, and does not belong to 2304 (soybean oil-cake) or 2305 (groundnut oil-cake), nor is it specifically listed in 230610 to 230680. If it were soybean oil-cake, it would be classified under 2304; groundnut oil-cake under 2305; cotton seed oil-cake under 230610, etc. Therefore, other oil-cake not specifically named is classified under 230690.
Chapter
Chapter 23 covers residues and waste from the food industries and prepared animal fodder. It includes oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils from oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, residues from the extraction of other vegetable fats or oils, residues from brewing or distilling, and prepared products for animal feeding. Products in this chapter are mostly by-products from the processing of animal or vegetable raw materials, used as feed or industrial raw materials, but attention must be paid to distinguishing them from Chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits) and Chapter 31 (fertilizers).
Heading
Heading 2306 includes oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable or animal fats or oils, other than those of heading 2304 or 2305, such as cotton seed oil-cake, linseed oil-cake, copra oil-cake, palm kernel oil-cake, etc., as well as residues from the extraction of animal fats or oils. These residues are usually in the form of cakes, flakes, or meal, mainly used as animal feed or fertilizer, but must meet specific processing conditions.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 23: Chapter 23, residues and waste from the food industries, prepared animal fodder. Digits 3-4 06: heading 2306, oil-cake and other solid residues from the extraction of other vegetable or animal fats or oils. Digits 5-6 90: subheading 230690, other oil-cake and other solid residues, i.e., those not specified in 230610 to 230680. 230610 is cotton seed oil-cake, 230620 is linseed oil-cake, 230630 is sunflower seed oil-cake, 230640 is rape or colza seed oil-cake, 230650 is coconut or copra oil-cake, 230660 is palm nut or palm kernel oil-cake, 230670 is oil-cake from oil seeds or oleaginous fruits and their flours and meals (other than those of heading 2304 or 2305), 230680 is other. 230690 covers other oil-cake not listed above, such as animal fat residues, mixed oil-cake, etc.
Classification Basis
The product is a residue after oil extraction, and does not belong to 2304 (soybean oil-cake) or 2305 (groundnut oil-cake), nor is it specifically listed in 230610 to 230680. If it were soybean oil-cake, it would be classified under 2304; groundnut oil-cake under 2305; cotton seed oil-cake under 230610, etc. Therefore, other oil-cake not specifically named is classified under 230690.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "rape seed oil-cake", "animal fat residue", etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods. Source: Indicate the raw material source of the oil-cake, such as vegetable (rape seed, sunflower seed, etc.) or animal (cattle, sheep, etc.) fat extraction. Processing method: Describe the oil extraction process, such as pressing, solvent extraction, refining, etc., and the form of the residue (cake, meal, etc.). Composition content: Content of main components such as protein, fat, fiber, moisture, etc., used to determine use and classification. Use: Explain the use of the oil-cake, such as feed, fertilizer, industrial raw material, etc. Packaging specifications: Packaging method and weight per piece, such as bulk, 50kg/bag, etc. Brand type: Whether there is a brand, brand name (if applicable). Product name: Rape seed oil-cake; Source: Rape seed; Processing method: Residue after oil extraction by solvent extraction, in meal form; Composition content: Protein 35%, fat 5%, moisture 10%, ash 8%; Use: Animal feed; Packaging specifications: 50 kg/bag; Brand type: No brand. Failing to distinguish plant or animal source, leading to classification errors. Confusing oil-cake with oil cake, which usually refers to the cake-shaped residue after pressing, but classification is the same. Ignoring the processing method; solvent extraction and pressing may affect composition and use.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "rape seed oil-cake", "animal fat residue", etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Declaring it generically as "oil-cake" without distinguishing the specific source.
Source
Indicate the raw material source of the oil-cake, such as vegetable (rape seed, sunflower seed, etc.) or animal (cattle, sheep, etc.) fat extraction.
⚠️ Failing to specify the specific oil crop or animal species.
Processing method
Describe the oil extraction process, such as pressing, solvent extraction, refining, etc., and the form of the residue (cake, meal, etc.).
⚠️ Only writing "extraction" without specifying the specific process.
Composition content
Content of main components such as protein, fat, fiber, moisture, etc., used to determine use and classification.
⚠️ Failing to provide key component data, or data is inaccurate.
Use
Explain the use of the oil-cake, such as feed, fertilizer, industrial raw material, etc.
⚠️ Vague description of use, such as "for agriculture".
Packaging specifications
Packaging method and weight per piece, such as bulk, 50kg/bag, etc.
⚠️ Failing to specify packaging unit, leading to customs questioning.
Brand type
Whether there is a brand, brand name (if applicable).
⚠️ Declaring a brand when there is none, or incomplete brand information.
Example： Product name: Rape seed oil-cake; Source: Rape seed; Processing method: Residue after oil extraction by solvent extraction, in meal form; Composition content: Protein 35%, fat 5%, moisture 10%, ash 8%; Use: Animal feed; Packaging specifications: 50 kg/bag; Brand type: No brand.
Common Mistakes：
Failing to distinguish plant or animal source, leading to classification errors.
Confusing oil-cake with oil cake, which usually refers to the cake-shaped residue after pressing, but classification is the same.
Ignoring the processing method; solvent extraction and pressing may affect composition and use.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1. Whether the commodity is a residue after oil extraction; 2. Whether it belongs to those listed in 2304 or 2305; 3. Whether it is specifically named in 230610 to 230680; 4. If none are named, classify under 230690. Also consider exclusion clauses of Chapter 12 and Chapter 31, such as oil seeds directly classified under Chapter 12, fertilizers under Chapter 31. 230400 Soybean oil-cake: Soybean oil-cake specifically refers to residues from soybean oil extraction, has a specific name, and is not classified under 230690. 230500 Groundnut oil-cake: Groundnut oil-cake specifically refers to residues from groundnut oil extraction, has a specific name, and is not classified under 230690. 230610 Cotton seed oil-cake: Cotton seed oil-cake has a specific name, refers only to cotton seed source; other oil-cake is classified under 230690. 230650 Coconut or copra oil-cake: Coconut oil-cake has a specific name; others such as palm kernel oil-cake are classified under 230660, and those not named under 230690. 230800 Other vegetable residues and waste: 2308 includes vegetable residues not named, but oil-cake is already covered by 2304-2306; 2308 usually refers to non-oil extraction residues. Is it clearly a residue after oil extraction? Does it not belong to 2304 or 2305? Is it not named in 230610-230680? Is the composition suitable for animal feed? Is Chapter 12 or Chapter 31 excluded?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1. Whether the commodity is a residue after oil extraction; 2. Whether it belongs to those listed in 2304 or 2305; 3. Whether it is specifically named in 230610 to 230680; 4. If none are named, classify under 230690. Also consider exclusion clauses of Chapter 12 and Chapter 31, such as oil seeds directly classified under Chapter 12, fertilizers under Chapter 31.
Confused Codes：
230400 - Soybean oil-cake
Soybean oil-cake specifically refers to residues from soybean oil extraction, has a specific name, and is not classified under 230690.
230500 - Groundnut oil-cake
Groundnut oil-cake specifically refers to residues from groundnut oil extraction, has a specific name, and is not classified under 230690.
230610 - Cotton seed oil-cake
Cotton seed oil-cake has a specific name, refers only to cotton seed source; other oil-cake is classified under 230690.
230650 - Coconut or copra oil-cake
Coconut oil-cake has a specific name; others such as palm kernel oil-cake are classified under 230660, and those not named under 230690.
230800 - Other vegetable residues and waste
2308 includes vegetable residues not named, but oil-cake is already covered by 2304-2306; 2308 usually refers to non-oil extraction residues.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it clearly a residue after oil extraction?
✓ Does it not belong to 2304 or 2305?
✓ Is it not named in 230610-230680?
✓ Is the composition suitable for animal feed?
✓ Is Chapter 12 or Chapter 31 excluded?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether oil-cake should be classified under 230690 or other subheadings? First confirm the source of the oil-cake: if it is soybean or groundnut, classify under 2304 or 2305 respectively; if it is cotton seed, linseed, sunflower seed, rape seed, coconut, palm kernel, etc., classify under the corresponding subheading 230610-230660; if it is from other sources or mixed oil-cake, classify under 230690. Can oil-cake of 230690 be used for feed? Yes. Oil-cake covered by 230690 is usually used as animal feed, but must comply with the feed safety standards of the importing country. When declaring, a composition test report must be provided to ensure no harmful substances. Are animal fat residues also classified under 230690? Yes, residues from animal fat extraction, if not named in other subheadings, are classified under 230690. However, attention must be paid to distinguishing from 2301 (animal fats), which are unextracted fats. How to check the import tariff rate for 230690? It can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China. The rate may vary depending on trade agreements and origin; it is recommended to refer to the latest tariff. What documents are required for declaring 230690? Usually require contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, composition test report, feed production license (if applicable), etc. Specific requirements are subject to customs. What is the difference between 230690 and 230800? 230690 specifically refers to oil-cake after oil extraction, while 230800 includes other vegetable residues and waste, such as distillers' grains, soybean dregs, and other non-oil extraction residues. The key difference is whether it comes from oil extraction. If oil-cake is mixed from multiple sources, how to classify? If the mixed oil-cake cannot determine the main source, it is usually classified under 230690. However, the mixing ratio must be provided; if a component accounts for more than 50%, it may be classified according to the main component. Are there quarantine requirements for oil-cake of 230690? Yes. Plant-derived oil-cake must comply with plant quarantine requirements, and animal-derived must comply with animal quarantine requirements. Before import, quarantine approval must be obtained, and an official quarantine certificate from the exporting country must be provided.
Q: How to determine whether oil-cake should be classified under 230690 or other subheadings?
A: First confirm the source of the oil-cake: if it is soybean or groundnut, classify under 2304 or 2305 respectively; if it is cotton seed, linseed, sunflower seed, rape seed, coconut, palm kernel, etc., classify under the corresponding subheading 230610-230660; if it is from other sources or mixed oil-cake, classify under 230690.
Q: Can oil-cake of 230690 be used for feed?
A: Yes. Oil-cake covered by 230690 is usually used as animal feed, but must comply with the feed safety standards of the importing country. When declaring, a composition test report must be provided to ensure no harmful substances.
Q: Are animal fat residues also classified under 230690?
A: Yes, residues from animal fat extraction, if not named in other subheadings, are classified under 230690. However, attention must be paid to distinguishing from 2301 (animal fats), which are unextracted fats.
Q: How to check the import tariff rate for 230690?
A: It can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China. The rate may vary depending on trade agreements and origin; it is recommended to refer to the latest tariff.
Q: What documents are required for declaring 230690?
A: Usually require contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, composition test report, feed production license (if applicable), etc. Specific requirements are subject to customs.
Q: What is the difference between 230690 and 230800?
A: 230690 specifically refers to oil-cake after oil extraction, while 230800 includes other vegetable residues and waste, such as distillers' grains, soybean dregs, and other non-oil extraction residues. The key difference is whether it comes from oil extraction.
Q: If oil-cake is mixed from multiple sources, how to classify?
A: If the mixed oil-cake cannot determine the main source, it is usually classified under 230690. However, the mixing ratio must be provided; if a component accounts for more than 50%, it may be classified according to the main component.
Q: Are there quarantine requirements for oil-cake of 230690?
A: Yes. Plant-derived oil-cake must comply with plant quarantine requirements, and animal-derived must comply with animal quarantine requirements. Before import, quarantine approval must be obtained, and an official quarantine certificate from the exporting country must be provided.
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