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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of cottonseeds (SITC 22230) totaled $277K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Cottonseeds paid $12K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 4.3% on $277K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cottonseeds imports of $277K in April 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $406K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCottonseeds are a co-product of cotton fiber ginning, traded primarily as a feedstock for cottonseed oil crushing and as a high-protein livestock feed supplement. USDA APHIS imposes strict phytosanitary controls on imported cottonseed because the seed and associated lint can harbor cotton boll weevil and other quarantine pests of significant concern to US cotton-growing regions. Importers must obtain APHIS permits and comply with treatment requirements before cottonseed can be released, making regulatory pre-clearance a prerequisite rather than an afterthought in sourcing decisions.
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Yes. APHIS requires an import permit for cottonseed from most origins due to the risk of introducing cotton boll weevil and other regulated pests. The permit specifies treatment and handling conditions, and shipments without a valid permit will be refused entry or destroyed. Importers should apply for permits well in advance of planned shipments.
Imported cottonseeds are used primarily for crushing to produce cottonseed oil and meal, with the meal serving as a protein supplement in dairy and beef cattle rations. Whole fuzzy cottonseed is also fed directly to dairy cattle for its fat and fiber content. The specific end use affects whether the product enters as a food ingredient (FDA oversight) or as an animal feed (FDA and state feed regulations).
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $4.2M | +$4.2M |
| JAPAN | -- | $2.4M | +$2.4M |
| SAUDI ARABIA | -- | $1.9M | +$1.9M |
| MEXICO | -- | $253K | +$253K |
| VIETNAM | -- | $209K | +$209K |
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