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Cottonseed Oil Fry Blend from Japan

A stable frying blend of hydrogenated cottonseed oil, wholly vegetable, for snack food production lines. It meets HTS 1517.90.20.40 criteria as an artificial vegetable mixture for frying.

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 gossypol test results (<0.05%) for food-grade cottonseed oil safety

• Invoice must specify 'for frying' to differentiate from general oils

• Watch EU re-export rules if transshipping due to cottonseed restrictions