Cotton Seeds for Biodiesel Production from China
High-oil-content cotton seeds selected for biofuel processing into biodiesel via crushing and transesterification. HTS 1207.21.00.00 includes these as oleaginous cotton seeds, broken or not. End-use for renewable fuel doesn't change raw seed classification.
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
• Certify oil yield specs for duty verification; align with EPA biofuel import rules; test for pesticide residues common in agricultural seeds