Once-Refined Cottonseed Salad Oil Base
Cottonseed oil refined solely through a caustic wash to neutralize and degum, used as a base for producing higher-grade salad oils. It lacks bleaching or deodorization, so it is classified as other cotton-seed oil and fractions, not chemically modified.
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 fully refined (bleached and deodorized)
Fully refined salad oil falls under a different subheading.
If the product is olive oil, not cottonseed
Olive oil has its own tariff classification.
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
• Clearly label the product as 'once-refined' to avoid misclassification as crude or fully refined
• Provide a process description to customs officers
• Ensure the oil is free of chemical additives that could change its tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1512.29.00
Bleached Cottonseed Cooking Oil
Bleached cottonseed oil that has been fully refined through washing, bleaching, and deodorization, suitable for frying and baking in commercial kitchens. It is not chemically modified, meeting the tariff item for other cotton-seed oil and fractions.
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 Olein Fraction Refined
A liquid olein fraction obtained from fully refined cottonseed oil through winterization, washed, bleached, and deodorized for use in salad oils. It is a fraction of refined cottonseed oil, not chemically modified, fitting the tariff item for other cotton-seed oil and fractions.