Black Cotton Seeds (Gossypium herbaceum) from China
Variety of cotton seeds from Gossypium herbaceum known as 'black cotton,' used for oil and fiber production. Fits HTS 1207.21.00.00 as all cotton seeds are grouped here regardless of variety. These seeds have robust oil content suitable for industrial uses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Specify botanical variety in invoices for traceability; ensure varietal purity certificates; monitor for aflatoxin levels in humid storage