U.S. exports of Refined Cottonseed Oil and Fractions (HS 151229) totaled $1.3M in August 2026.
Refined Cottonseed Oil and Fractions imports of $3K in August 2026 ran 95% below the year-to-date monthly average of $49K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCottonseed oil refined beyond crude but not chemically modified is classified at two distinct processing levels: once-refined (1512290020) and fully refined (1512290040), a split that directly affects duty treatment and end-use suitability. Ukraine leads US import supply, followed by Spain and China. Fully refined cottonseed oil is used in frying, salad dressings, and snack-food manufacturing, while once-refined material typically undergoes further domestic processing. FDA regulates cottonseed oil as a food ingredient, and importers should ensure that refining-stage documentation aligns with the declared HTS line. Admissibility and classification are complex; consultation with a licensed customs broker is advisable.
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Once-refined cottonseed oil (1512290020) has undergone a single refining step — typically degumming or neutralization — and retains color and some impurities. Fully refined cottonseed oil (1512290040) has been bleached and deodorized to food-grade standards. The degree of refining must be supported by processing documentation from the foreign manufacturer to substantiate the correct 10-digit line at entry.
Imports from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers sourcing refined cottonseed oil from China should confirm the applicable Section 301 list status and any exclusions with a licensed customs broker before shipment, as the tariff exposure can materially affect landed cost.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 1512
Subheading 151229 · $1.3M of $6.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.3MYoY · free account
Low of 5 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $11.2M of Refined Cottonseed Oil and Fractions.
Through August 2026 · imports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1512290040 | Cottonseed Oil, Fully Refined, Not Chemly Modified | $3K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1512290040 | Cottonseed Oil, Fully Refined, Not Chemly Modified | $1.2M |
| 1512290020 | Cottonseed Oil, Once-Refined, Nt Chemical Modified | $171K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Portugal together take 93% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.