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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3826.00Lower: 16.5% vs 17.5%

If for biodiesel production

Biodiesel mixtures classify in 3826 as chemical preparations.

1518.00Higher: 18% vs 17.5%

If denatured for non-food

Excluded by note; stays in 1512 if merely denatured.

1521.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If wax residues

Vegetable waxes from deoiling in 1521.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare BTU content for biofuel incentives; no FDA for non-food

• Avoid declaring as biodiesel precursor if esterified

Related Products 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.