Neutralized Cottonseed Oil Once-Refined from China
Cottonseed oil neutralized with alkali wash to reduce acidity, without bleaching or deodorizing steps. HTS 1512.29.0020 designation for this specific refinement level. Used in confectionery fat bases.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• FFA titration reports essential to prove neutralization effectiveness
• Refractive index testing confirms no bleaching alteration
• Declare volume in kg with density certification for accurate duty calculation