Cottonseed Oilcake Meal from China
Ground cottonseed residues post-oil extraction, high in protein and fiber for ruminant feed. Fits HTS 2306.90.01.50 as 'other' vegetable oil extraction residues, not covered by specific headings. Often used in dairy cattle rations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Test for gossypol levels (<500ppm for non-ruminants) and include lab reports in entry docs
• Label fiber and protein content accurately per AAFCO standards to avoid customs disputes
• Use ventilated containers to control humidity; high moisture risks fermentation en route