Unginned Cotton Seeds in Bulk from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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