Once-Refined Cottonseed Oil RBD Precursor from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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