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Neutralized Cottonseed Oil from Japan

Cottonseed oil fraction neutralized to remove free fatty acids, prior to full refinement, not chemically modified. Under HTS 1512.29.00 as other cottonseed fractions. Intermediate product for further food processing.

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

• Provide neutralization process details excluding alkali beyond standard to affirm no modification

• Lab certify low FFA levels to distinguish from crude oil entries

• Bundle with downstream processing declarations for manufacturing importers