Winterized Cottonseed Oil
Winterized cottonseed oil is cottonseed oil that has been chilled to remove waxes, improving clarity for use in salad oils. Winterization is a physical refining process that does not chemically modify the oil, so it is classified under tariff item 1512.19.19 as 'other' cottonseed oil.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is for further processing in Canada
This sibling item covers cottonseed oil for processing, potentially with a different duty rate.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the winterization process to show it is a physical refining step and does not involve chemical modification
• Provide a cold test result to confirm the product's clarity and support classification
• Verify the oil is not for processing, which would fall under a different tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 1512.19.19
Neutralized Sunflower Oil
Neutralized sunflower oil is sunflower-seed oil treated with alkali to remove free fatty acids, a standard refining step for edible use. This neutralization is a conventional physical refining process that does not chemically modify the oil, so it is classified under tariff item 1512.19.19 as 'other' sunflower-seed oil.
Refined Cottonseed Stearin
Refined cottonseed stearin is the solid fraction obtained from cottonseed oil through physical fractionation, used in confectionery fats. As a fraction of cottonseed oil that is refined but not chemically modified, it falls under tariff item 1512.19.19 as 'other' cottonseed oil.