Refined Cottonseed Oil from China
This is high-oleic refined cottonseed oil extracted from cottonseeds, bleached, and deodorized for culinary use. It falls under HTS 1512.29.00 as a fraction of cottonseed oil that is refined but not chemically modified. Commonly used in frying and baking due to its neutral flavor and high smoke point.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify peroxide value and free fatty acid content via lab testing to confirm refinement standards and avoid misclassification
• Include detailed certificates of analysis showing no chemical modification to comply with Chapter 15 notes
• Label with accurate oil origin and refinement process to prevent customs holds on food safety grounds