Whole Cotton Seeds for Oil Extraction from Mexico
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.
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
• Verify seed purity and absence of ginning to avoid reclassification as Chapter 23 residues; obtain phytosanitary certificates for agricultural compliance; check for GMO labeling if applicable under USDA regulations