Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil from Japan
Hydrogenated cottonseed oil used in snack food frying for extended fry life. Vegetable oil fraction partly hydrogenated without further prep fits HTS 1516.20.91.00.
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
• Cottonseed oil requires aflatoxin testing certification for US entry
• Specify hydrogenation degree to avoid crude cottonseed classification