Crude oil, whether or not gossypol has been removed
Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: > Cottonseed oil and its fractions: > Crude oil, whether or not gossypol has been removed
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 1512.21.00.00
Crude Cottonseed Oil (Gossypol Removed)
This is unrefined cottonseed oil extracted from cotton seeds with gossypol removed through standard processing to make it suitable for edible use. It falls under HTS 1512.21.00.00 as crude cottonseed oil, not chemically modified, used primarily for further refining into cooking oil. The removal of gossypol does not alter its crude classification per the heading.
Raw Cottonseed Oil for Refining
Unprocessed cottonseed oil straight from pressing mills, crude form with impurities intact but gossypol optionally removed. Classified under HTS 1512.21.00.00 as it matches the description of crude cottonseed oil and fractions thereof, not refined or chemically modified. Primarily imported for industrial refining into salad or cooking oils.
Gossypol-Free Crude Cottonseed Oil Bulk
Bulk shipments of crude cottonseed oil treated to eliminate gossypol toxin, retaining natural color and impurities for downstream refining. HTS 1512.21.00.00 applies explicitly to such crude oils, whether or not gossypol removed, distinguishing from refined fractions. Used in food manufacturing and animal feed production.
Unrefined Degossypolized Cottonseed Oil
Degossypolized crude oil from cottonseeds, unrefined with high free fatty acids, imported for bleaching and deodorizing processes. Fits HTS 1512.21.00.00 as crude cottonseed oil, gossypol removed, not chemically modified per chapter definitions. Common in confectionery fat production.
Industrial Crude Cottonseed Oil
Crude cottonseed oil for non-food industrial uses like soap or paint production, gossypol status variable. Classified in HTS 1512.21.00.00 as it covers all crude cottonseed oils regardless of end use, not refined or modified. Differs from food-grade by lack of stringent purity.
Expeller Pressed Crude Cottonseed Oil
Oil mechanically pressed from cottonseeds via expeller method, crude with gossypol possibly removed, high phospholipids. HTS 1512.21.00.00 for crude cottonseed oil, extraction method irrelevant to classification. Used in margarine and shortening manufacturing.
Cottonseed Salad Oil Crude Base
Pre-refining crude cottonseed oil intended for salad oil production, gossypol removed to meet purity baselines. Under HTS 1512.21.00.00 as explicitly crude, prior to refining steps like alkali treatment. Essential raw material for clear cooking oils.
Hydraulic Pressed Cottonseed Crude Oil
Crude oil from hydraulic pressing of cottonseeds, retaining natural gossypol or removed, unfiltered. Classifies in HTS 1512.21.00.00 for all crude cottonseed oils, pressing type not affecting heading. For biofuel or technical grade applications.
Non-Organic Crude Cottonseed Oil
Standard conventional crude cottonseed oil, gossypol removed, from GMO cotton varieties. HTS 1512.21.00.00 covers non-organic crude oils without statistical organic suffixes. Bulk import for general refining markets.
High FFA Crude Cottonseed Oil
Crude cottonseed oil with elevated free fatty acids (>5%), gossypol status per process, for discount refining. Fits HTS 1512.21.00.00 precisely as crude definition includes high impurity levels. Discounted for soapstock recovery.