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Cottonseed Oil Fully Hydrogenated Pellets

Pelletized wholly hydrogenated cottonseed oil for convenient dosing in industrial baking mixes. This fits HTS 1517.90.90.85 due to its complete hydrogenation making it a solid edible preparation from cottonseed oil.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1516.20Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If only fractionated not hydrogenated

Cottonseed fractions without hydrogenation stay in 1516 as basic vegetable fat fractions.

1520.00.00.00Same rate: 20%

If glycerol ester distilled out

Glycerol residues from hydrogenation process classify under 1520.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Conduct peroxide value tests to prove stability and edibility, preventing rejection as rancid

• Declare pellet size and uniformity to avoid parts classification issues

• Use ISBT packaging standards for food-grade oils to expedite customs