HS Code 120729
Cotton Seeds (Other than Sowing)
HS code 120729 covers cotton seeds, whether or not broken, used for oil extraction or animal feed, excluding those specifically intended for sowing.
6-digit Section IIBulk
HS Code 120729 — Cotton Seeds (Other than Sowing)
This code applies to cotton seeds that are used for crushing into oil or as high-protein animal feed. Unlike sowing seeds, these are traded in large bulk volumes and are not intended for planting.
What's included
- Oilseed cotton seeds
- Cotton seeds for animal fodder
- Whole fuzzy cotton seeds
What's excluded
- Cotton seeds for sowing → use
120721(Seeds for planting are separately classified for agricultural control.) - Cottonseed oil → use
151221(Vegetable oils are in Chapter 15.)
Common examples
- Bulk cotton seeds for cattle feed
- Delinted cotton seeds for oil crushing
- Fuzzy cotton seeds for dairy cows
Frequently asked questions
Can these be eaten by humans?
Not directly; cotton seeds contain gossypol, which is toxic unless processed into refined oil or specialized feed.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Aflatoxin testing may be required for seeds used in animal feed.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: USA, Australia, Brazil
- Top importers: South Korea, Japan, Mexico
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Key takeaway
Bulk commodity code for oil production and the dairy feed industry.
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