Once-Refined Cottonseed Oil RBD Precursor from China
Precursor to RBD (refined, bleached, deodorized) cottonseed oil, limited to caustic wash refinement. HTS 1512.29.0020 for this intermediate product. Supplied to refineries for final processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Processing sequence affidavits from producer confirm once-refined status
• Colorimeter readings prove absence of bleaching (Lovibond scale >10R)
• Insure against odor development during long-haul imports