Unrefined Degossypolized Cottonseed Oil from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Label containers clearly as 'crude - for refining only'; obtain prior notice via FDA ACE system
• Avoid pitfall of partial refining triggering duty upgrade