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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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