Cracked Cotton Seeds for Feed from Japan
Cotton seeds lightly cracked but not crushed for oil, often used in animal feed after oil removal. Falls under HTS 1207.29.00.00 as other cotton seeds, whether or not broken, distinct from fully processed residues. The 'whether or not broken' provision explicitly covers this form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document intended end-use as feed to prevent misclassification as sowing seeds; ensure no gossypol contamination issues for livestock
• Obtain import permits from USDA APHIS for agricultural seeds
• Clearly label as 'broken but not crushed' on commercial invoice