Cracked Cotton Seeds from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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