Of cotton seeds
Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable or microbial fats or oils, other than those of heading 2304 or 2305: > Of cotton seeds
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 2306.10.00.00
Cottonseed Oilcake
Cottonseed oilcake is the solid residue left after extracting cottonseed oil from cotton seeds through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction. It is commonly ground into meal form for use as a high-protein animal feed supplement, particularly for ruminants like cattle and sheep. This product falls under HTS 2306.10.00.00 as it is specifically the oilcake resulting from cotton seed oil extraction.
Cottonseed Meal Pellets
Cottonseed meal pellets are formed by grinding cottonseed oil extraction residues and compressing them into durable pellets for easy handling and storage. These pellets serve as a nutritious livestock feed with about 40-41% protein content. Classified under HTS 2306.10.00.00 due to their origin as cotton seed oilcake in pelleted form.
Ground Cottonseed Cake
Ground cottonseed cake consists of cottonseed oil extraction residues finely milled into powder or coarse meal for mixing into animal rations. It provides essential amino acids and energy for dairy and beef cattle diets. This qualifies for HTS 2306.10.00.00 as ground solid residues from cotton seed oil production.
Expeller Cottonseed Meal
Expeller cottonseed meal is produced by mechanical pressing of cotton seeds, yielding a coarser, higher-fat residue than solvent-extracted meal, used in poultry and swine feeds. The oil content remains around 5-6%, enhancing palatability. Falls under HTS 2306.10.00.00 as cotton seed extraction residue, regardless of method.
Solvent-Extracted Cottonseed Oilcake
Solvent-extracted cottonseed oilcake results from chemical solvent removal of oil from cotton seeds, producing low-fat (1-2%) meal ideal for high-protein dairy rations. It is often toasted to reduce gossypol toxicity. HTS 2306.10.00.00 covers this as the primary form of cotton seed solid residues.
Toasted Cottonseed Meal
Toasted cottonseed meal undergoes heat treatment post-extraction to detoxify gossypol, making it safe for monogastric animals like pigs and chickens. This processing enhances digestibility while retaining 38-40% protein. Remains under HTS 2306.10.00.00 as heat-treated cotton seed oil residues.