Palm Kernel Cake
Palm kernel cake is the fibrous residue from expeller pressing of palm kernel oil, commonly used in pig and poultry diets. It is a solid residue from vegetable oil extraction and falls under tariff item 2306.90.00 as 'other' oilcake, not covered by headings 2304 or 2305.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is free from aflatoxin contamination and meets CFIA feed safety standards
• Provide documentation on the extraction process (expeller vs. solvent)
• Check if the product requires a feed import permit
Related Products under Tariff item 2306.90.00
Canola Seed Oilcake Meal
Canola seed oilcake meal is the solid residue left after extracting oil from low-erucic acid rapeseed (canola) seeds. It is a high-protein feed ingredient for dairy cattle and falls under tariff item 2306.90.00 as 'other' oilcake residues, since canola is not classified as low-erucic acid rape or colza seeds under subheading 2306.41.
Corn Distillers Dried Grains (No Solubles)
Corn distillers dried grains (no solubles) are the dried residue from corn fermentation after oil recovery, used as a fiber and protein feed. If the corn oil is extracted, this product can fall under tariff item 2306.90.00 as a solid residue from vegetable oil extraction, provided it is not classified elsewhere.
Corn Fiber Residue (Post-Oil Extraction)
Corn fiber residue (post-oil extraction) is the fibrous byproduct of corn processing after oil and starch removal, ground for feed use. It falls under tariff item 2306.90.00 as a solid residue from corn oil extraction, providing high roughage for beef finishing diets.
Corn Germ Meal
Corn germ meal is the ground residue from corn germ after mechanical or solvent oil extraction, containing 20-25% protein. It is used in swine and poultry feed and falls under tariff item 2306.90.00 as a solid residue from corn oil extraction.
Corn Gluten Feed Pellets
Corn gluten feed pellets are produced from corn gluten meal and steep liquor, a solid residue after corn oil extraction. They are used as a pelleted feed and fall under tariff item 2306.90.00 as oilcake and residues of corn, excluding headings 2304 or 2305.
Corn Oilcake Meal
Corn oilcake meal is the ground residue from solvent extraction of corn germ oil, rich in protein and fiber. It is used in dairy and beef cattle rations and falls under tariff item 2306.90.00 as a solid residue from corn vegetable oil extraction.