Industrial Once-Refined Cottonseed Oil
Cottonseed oil subjected solely to alkali or caustic washing for industrial applications like soap production or animal feed emulsifiers. Tariff item 1512.29.00 applies as it matches the once-refined definition without further modification.
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 denatured or chemically modified for industrial use
Denatured or chemically modified oils fall under heading 15.18.
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
• Declare the industrial end-use (soap, feed) to CBSA to avoid misclassification
• Provide a technical data sheet showing the refining process
• Ensure the product is not chemically modified; provide lab results
Related Products under Tariff item 1512.29.00
Bleached Cottonseed Oil Fraction
Bleached cottonseed oil fraction obtained after neutralization and before deodorization, not chemically modified. It is a refined cottonseed oil product used in margarine production, falling under tariff item 1512.29.00 as 'Other' cotton-seed oil and fractions.
Bulk Once-Refined Cottonseed Oil for Bakers
Caustic-washed cottonseed oil shipped in bulk for bakery shortenings, not yet deodorized. It falls under tariff item 1512.29.00 as an intermediate refinement stage, with a high smoke point suitable for high-heat baking applications.
Caustic-Washed Cottonseed Oil for Frying
Cottonseed oil processed with caustic soda wash for impurity removal, ideal for commercial deep-frying before final refinement. It matches tariff item 1512.29.00 as once-refined, with high oleic content for stability.
Cottonseed Cooking Oil Blend
A refined fraction of cottonseed oil blended for retail cooking oil, not chemically altered. It is classified under tariff item 1512.29.00 as other cottonseed oil fractions, distinct from crude or specific fixed types, and is ideal for salad dressings.
Cottonseed Winterized Oil
Winterized cottonseed oil fraction with waxes removed for clarity in cold storage, refined but not chemically modified. It is classified under tariff item 1512.29.00 as other cottonseed oil, used in salad oils and mayonnaise production.
Deodorized Cottonseed Salad Oil
Fully deodorized cottonseed oil fraction suitable for cold applications like salads, refined physically without chemicals. It falls under tariff item 1512.29.00 for other cottonseed oils and fractions, known for clarity and light taste.