Bleached Cottonseed Oil Fraction from China
Bleached cottonseed oil fraction obtained post-neutralization and before deodorization, not chemically modified. It qualifies for HTS 1512.29.00 as an other refined cottonseed oil product. Used in margarine production and industrial food manufacturing.
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
• Submit bleaching earth residue test results to demonstrate physical refinement only
• Classify based on completion state; semi-refined may border on crude if not fully processed
• Watch for EU REACH compliance if transshipping through Europe for chemical residue checks