Industrial Cottonseed Oil Fraction from Japan
Refined cottonseed oil fraction for non-food industrial applications like paints, not chemically modified. Classified in HTS 1512.29.00 as other cottonseed oil. Provides drying properties in varnishes and lubricants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify end-use as industrial in commercial invoice to differentiate from edible rates
• Ensure no food-grade labeling to prevent misclassification as culinary oil
• Check for VOC regulations in destination country for paint/lubricant applications