Unginned Cotton Seeds in Bulk from Japan
Bulk shipments of cotton seeds still attached to some fiber remnants, not separated for lint. Classified as other cotton seeds under 1207.29.00.00 since not prepared for textile use. Primarily valued for oil content rather than fiber.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Phytosanitary inspection mandatory for boll weevil risk; declare moisture content to prevent spoilage claims
• Separate from cotton lint shipments to avoid Chapter 52 classification
• Use heat-treated containers for international transit