Cottonseed Oilcake from Japan

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.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify the product is solely from cotton seeds and free of meat/milk derivatives to avoid reclassification under Chapter 23 quotas

• Provide extraction process documentation and lab analysis confirming protein/fiber content for CBP verification

• Ensure proper labeling as 'for animal feed only' to prevent issues with human food import regulations