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U.S. imports of sunflower seed oilcake & other solid residues (HS 230630) totaled $405K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Sunflower Seed Oilcake & Other Solid Residues paid $48K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $405K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sunflower Seed Oilcake & Other Solid Residues imports of $405K in April 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $600K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA high-protein byproduct of sunflower oil extraction, sunflower seed oilcake (HTS 2306300000) is widely traded as a livestock and poultry feed ingredient, competing with soybean meal in compound feed formulations. Russia and Argentina dominate US import supply, reflecting their large-scale sunflower crushing industries, with Germany and Bulgaria serving as secondary European sources. Importers should note that Russia-origin goods may be subject to elevated trade-remedy scrutiny given current US trade policy, making supplier diversification a practical risk-management consideration. Protein content and residual oil levels are the key specification variables that affect classification and commercial value.
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Both terms describe the solid residue remaining after oil extraction from sunflower seeds and fall under HTS 2306300000. The distinction is largely commercial: 'meal' typically refers to the ground form, while 'oilcake' may be pelleted or in cake form. The single 10-digit line covers both ground and unground presentations, so the physical form does not change the tariff classification.
Crude protein content (typically 28–42% depending on whether hulls are included), residual fat level, and moisture are the primary quality benchmarks. Dehulled sunflower meal commands a premium over full-fat or hull-on product. Buyers should request a certificate of analysis confirming these parameters, as they directly affect feed formulation economics.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2306300000 | SUNFLOWER SEED OILCAKE & OTH SOLID RESIDUE W/N GRD | $405K | 11.89% | $48K |
SUNFLOWER SEED OILCAKE & OTH SOLID RESIDUE W/N GRD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2306300000 | SUNFLOWER SEED OILCAKE & OTH SOLID RESIDUE W/N GRD | $728K |
SUNFLOWER SEED OILCAKE & OTH SOLID RESIDUE W/N GRD
4.2M kg
DOG AND CAT FOOD, PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE
HS 230910
RAPE/COLZA SEED OILCAKE&SOLID RES. LOW ERUCIC ACID
HS 230641
ANIMAL FEED PREP EXCEPT DOG OR CAT FOOD, RETAIL PK
HS 230990
SOYBEAN OILCAKE & OTH SOLID RESIDUE, WH/NOT GROUND
HS 230400
FLOUR MEAL & PELLET OF FISH CRUSTACEANS ETC INEDIB
HS 230120
FLOUR MEAL & PELLET MEAT/MEAT OFFAL INEDIB; GREAVE
HS 230110
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | -- | $565K | +$565K |
| Louisiana | $364K | -- | -$364K |
| North Dakota | -- | $158K | +$158K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTAL, ND | -- | $400K | +$400K |
| BEAUFORT-MOREHEAD CITY, NC | $364K | -- | -$364K |
| SEATTLE, WA | -- | $114K | +$114K |