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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If refined, not crude
Same subheading but for refined cottonseed oil; crude vs refined determines the .21 vs .22 breakdown.
If animal fats are intermixed
Blends of vegetable oils with animal fats shift to heading 1516 for mixtures.
If industrially formulated as a base for products
If further processed into industrial chemical mixtures, it may classify under 3823 as industrial fatty substances.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include mill extraction certificates to prove crude status; comply with USDA import permits for oilseeds products
• Common pitfall: incorrect valuation if bundled with refining services
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.
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.