Gossypol-Free Crude Cottonseed Oil Bulk from Mexico
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.
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
• Use flexitank shipping for bulk to minimize contamination risks; require lab tests for peroxides and moisture
• Pitfall: declaring as organic without certified standards per statistical note