U.S. imports of Sunflower Seed Oilcake & Other Solid Residues (HS 230630) totaled $2.5M in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Importers of Sunflower Seed Oilcake & Other Solid Residues paid $345K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.81% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Sunflower Seed Oilcake & Other Solid Residues imports of $2.5M in August 2026 ran 283% above the year-to-date monthly average of $651K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 2 of 8 in heading 2306
Subheading 230630 · $2.5M of $81.1M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2306300000 | Sunflower Seed Oilcake & Oth Solid Residue W/N Grd | $2.5M | 13.81% | 100.00% | $345K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2306300000 | Sunflower Seed Oilcake & Oth Solid Residue W/N Grd | $840K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$2.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$840KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.7M of Sunflower Seed Oilcake & Other Solid Residues and exported $5.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Russia and Turkey together supply 97% of it. Russia pays 14.5% duty; Argentina 1.4%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 13.81% of imports for consumption.