HS Code 151221
Crude Cotton-Seed Oil
HS code 151221 covers crude cotton-seed oil and its fractions, whether or not the gossypol has been removed, but without any chemical modification.
6-digit Section IIIBulk
HS Code 151221 — Crude Cotton-Seed Oil
This code identifies raw oil extracted from cotton seeds. It naturally contains gossypol, a compound that is often removed during the initial extraction or pre-refining stage to make it safe for further processing.
What's included
- Crude cotton-seed oil
- Degossypolised crude cotton oil
- Cotton oil fractions crude
What's excluded
- Refined cotton-seed oil → use
151229(Refined products are distinct from crude.)
Common examples
- Raw cotton-seed oil in bulk
- Degossypolised crude oil for industrial use
- Crude cotton stearin
Frequently asked questions
Does this code include oil for livestock feed?
Yes, if it is crude cotton-seed oil used as a calorie source in animal feed, it is classified here.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 2% - 12%
- Documentation: Requires certification of gossypol levels for certain agricultural uses.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: USA, Brazil, Benin
- Top importers: Mexico, Malaysia, Australia
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Key takeaway
By-product of the cotton industry used primarily in industrial applications and food refining.
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