Sunflower Seed Cake Pellets
Sunflower seed cake pellets are formed from the solid residue of sunflower seed oil extraction, rich in fiber and protein for ruminant feed. They fall under tariff item 2306.90.00 as 'other' solid residues from vegetable oil extraction, distinct from soybean or groundnut oilcake.
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 product is specifically from sunflower seeds and classified under the subheading for sunflower oilcake.
Subheading 2306.30 covers oilcake from sunflower seeds, which is more specific than 2306.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure pellets meet the definition of 'pellets' under Section Note 1 (binder ≤3%)
• Provide a lab analysis showing the product is a residue of oil extraction
• Check CFIA feed safety standards for contaminants
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
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Corn Gluten Feed Pellets
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Corn Oilcake Meal
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