Whole Cotton Seeds for Oil Extraction from Mexico
Unginned whole cotton seeds harvested from Gossypium plants, used primarily for extracting cottonseed oil. Classified under HTS 1207.29.00.00 as other cotton seeds not specifically excluded or prepared for sowing. These seeds contain high oil content making them oleaginous fruits per Chapter 12 definitions.
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 seeds are not ginned or delinted to avoid reclassification under 2306; provide phytosanitary certificates proving freedom from pests
• Declare oil content accurately as customs may test for oleaginous qualification
• Watch for fumigation requirements on agricultural imports