Fully Refined Cottonseed Oil from Mexico

This is high-oleic, fully refined cottonseed oil that has been washed, bleached, and deodorized to remove impurities, making it suitable for cooking and food manufacturing. It falls under HTS 1512.29.0040 as 'other' fully refined cottonseed oil and its fractions, not chemically modified. The refining processes ensure purity for edible uses without altering its chemical structure.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Verify refining processes meet FDA standards for edible oils; provide certificates of analysis showing bleaching earth and deodorization compliance

Label with accurate oil origin and refinement level to avoid misclassification; common pitfall is undeclared impurities leading to reclassification

Ensure bulk containers are food-grade to prevent contamination claims at customs