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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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