Cracked Cotton Seeds
Cotton seeds that have been mechanically cracked but not further processed, used in oil pressing or animal feed preparation. Falls under HTS 1207.21.00.00 as 'whether or not broken' cotton seeds, retaining their oleaginous nature. The cracking facilitates oil extraction without defatting.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If broken and partially defatted
Partial defatting moves it from raw seeds (1207) to oilcake residues in 2306.
If certified and packed for sowing
Chapter note for 1209 treats certain seeds for sowing separately from oil seeds if not excluded.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the cracking process to confirm no delinting or oil removal occurred; ensure compliance with FDA feed safety standards; declare moisture content to prevent mold issues during customs inspection
Related Products under HTS 1207.21.00.00
Whole Cotton Seeds for Oil Extraction
Unginned whole cotton seeds harvested from Gossypium plants, primarily used for extracting cottonseed oil. Classified under HTS 1207.21.00.00 as cotton seeds in their natural seed form, whether or not broken. These seeds contain high oil content making them oleaginous fruits per Chapter 12.
Delinted Whole Cotton Seeds
Cotton seeds with lint fibers removed but kernels intact, commonly used for planting or direct oil milling. HTS 1207.21.00.00 covers these as unprocessed cotton seeds, whether whole or broken, prior to oil extraction. Delinting is a standard cleaning step that doesn't alter classification.
Unginned Cotton Seeds in Bulk
Raw cotton seeds still attached to the cotton boll or with natural fuzz, shipped in bulk for oil production. Classified in 1207.21.00.00 as other oil seeds including cotton seeds in natural form. The unginned state preserves full oil content for extraction.
Cotton Seeds for Biodiesel Production
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.
Black Cotton Seeds (Gossypium herbaceum)
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.
Pima Cotton Seeds
Premium Gossypium barbadense cotton seeds, known as Pima or Egyptian cotton, valued for superior oil quality. Under HTS 1207.21.00.00 as standard cotton seeds for oil extraction. Variety doesn't affect heading within cotton seeds.