Canola and Rapeseed: Grades and Quality Requirements
Canola and rapeseed: differences between grades, end uses and quality requirements. Compare specifications before requesting a bulk supply offer.
Bulk canola seed and rapeseed: supply terms
| Range | Canola seed and rapeseed of all grades |
|---|---|
| Trade flows | Export; import in selected cases |
| Geography | Worldwide supply |
| Price | Calculated for your specific request |
Canola or rapeseed: what is the difference?
Canola is a group of rapeseed varieties bred for low levels of erucic acid in the oil and low glucosinolates in the meal. In customs classification the distinction is formal: under the Harmonized System, low erucic acid rape or colza seeds (subheading 1205.10) are seeds yielding an oil with less than 2% erucic acid by weight and a solid component with less than 30 micromoles of glucosinolates per gram. All other rapeseed is classified under subheading 1205.90. The Canola Council of Canada applies the same thresholds in its definition of canola.
For a buyer, the grade drives the end use. Canola-quality seed is crushed for edible oil and for meal used in compound feed; high-erucic rapeseed is typically processed for technical oil. Tell us which outlet you supply and we will match the grade and origin to it.
Quality parameters
| Parameter | Reference value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Erucic acid in oil (canola / low erucic grade) | less than 2% by weight | HS subheading note 1205.10; Canola Council of Canada |
| Glucosinolates in solid component (canola / low erucic grade) | less than 30 µmol/g | HS subheading note 1205.10; Canola Council of Canada |
| HS code | 1205.10 (low erucic acid); 1205.90 (other) | WCO Harmonized System |
| Oil content, moisture, admixtures | As agreed | Contract specification |
Reference values for orientation only. Final specification is fixed in the contract.
Why FUSHKOV GCG
Who we supply
Our bulk rapeseed customers are oilseed crushers, edible oil refiners, biodiesel producers and feed manufacturers, as well as trading houses that need a reliable counterparty for export cargoes. For each enquiry we confirm the grade — canola-quality or conventional rapeseed — together with origin, lot size and delivery basis, so the offer matches your processing line and destination market.
Contract, documents and delivery basis
Every canola seed or rapeseed shipment is contracted under Incoterms 2020 — the eleven ICC trade terms in force since 1 January 2020. For bulk vessel cargoes buyers usually choose one of the four rules designed for sea and inland waterway transport (FAS, FOB, CFR or CIF); for bagged or containerised lots, rules that work for any mode of transport, such as FCA, CPT, CIP or DAP, are often more practical. The chosen rule determines where risk passes from seller to buyer and who arranges freight and insurance.
The contract fixes the quality specification, packaging, lot size, delivery basis and the set of documents, including the supplier’s certificates and product documentation. Oilseed and vegetable oil trades typically follow FOSFA standard contract forms.
How a deal works
Send us the grade, volume, packaging and destination port or delivery point via the quote form.
We prepare a market overview and a commercial offer based on the factors that drive your purchasing decision.
You receive the supplier's product data, certificates and documentation; terms are fixed in a contract under Incoterms 2020.
We monitor product quality and delivery to the buyer through to completion of the shipment.
Rapeseed processing products
A related line is rapeseed and its processing products: rapeseed oil and rapeseed meal. Buyers who source both seed and products can consolidate negotiations with one counterparty.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you supply rapeseed?
We supply rapeseed worldwide: our clients operate on all five continents.
Which grades and volumes are available?
We work with canola seed and rapeseed of all grades. Lot size and packaging are agreed for each request.
Is canola the same as rapeseed?
Canola is a low erucic acid, low glucosinolate type of rapeseed. Customs codes distinguish it: 1205.10 for low erucic acid seed and 1205.90 for other rapeseed.
Do you handle import as well as export?
Our main flow is export. In selected cases we also organise import supply — describe your requirement in the request.
How do I get a price?
Send a request through the form on the website — we will prepare a commercial offer and advise you on delivery terms.
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