Hemp Seed Cake for Ruminants
Hemp seed cake for ruminants is coarsely ground oil residue optimized for slow rumen fermentation, enhancing milk fat in dairy cows. It contains no additives and is classified under tariff item 2306.90.00 as a pure hemp extraction byproduct. The coarse grind supports its use in ruminant diets.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cake is coated or treated with additives for ruminants
Treated feed products fall under heading 23.09.
If the source is low erucic acid rape or colza
Subheading 2306.49 covers low erucic acid rape or colza oilcake.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm no additives are present, as any addition would change the classification to heading 23.09
• Provide documentation of the oil extraction process
• Check CFIA requirements for ruminant feed ingredients to ensure compliance
Related Products under Tariff item 2306.90.00
Bulk Hemp Seed Oil Pressings
Bulk hemp seed oil pressings are unpelleted, coarse flakes from mechanical oil pressing of hemp seeds, shipped in totes for feed mills. They are classified under tariff item 2306.90.00 as solid residues from vegetable oil extraction, other than those of heading 23.04 or 23.05. The coarse flake form is suitable for beef cattle roughage.
Canola Seed Oilcake Meal
Canola seed oilcake meal is the solid residue remaining after oil extraction from low-erucic acid rapeseed (canola) seeds. It is a high-protein feed ingredient for dairy cattle and falls under this tariff item as an 'other' vegetable oil extraction residue, not covered by headings 23.04 or 23.05.
Corn Distillers Dried Grains (No Solubles)
Corn distillers dried grains (no solubles) are dried grains from corn fermentation after oil recovery, primarily fiber and protein residue. They fall under this tariff item as solid residues from corn oil extraction, not covered by headings 23.04 or 23.05.
Corn Fiber Residue (Post-Oil Extraction)
Corn fiber residue (post-oil extraction) is the fibrous residue from corn processing after oil and starch removal, ground for feed use. It falls under this tariff item as a solid byproduct of corn fat/oil extraction, not covered by headings 23.04 or 23.05.
Corn Germ Meal
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Corn Gluten Feed Pellets
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