Bulk Crude Safflower Oil
Bulk crude safflower oil pressed from safflower seeds, unrefined and retaining natural colorants, waxes, and other impurities. It is not chemically modified and is intended for further processing, such as refining for edible use or industrial applications like paints and varnishes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil has been refined but not chemically modified
Refined safflower oil falls under the 'other' subheading for sunflower-seed or safflower oil, which includes fractions thereof.
If the oil is denatured or chemically modified
Heading 15.18 covers chemically modified oils and fats, but note that merely denatured oils remain classified as the corresponding undenatured oil.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the oil is classified as 'crude' by providing documentation that it has not been refined or chemically modified
• Verify the safflower origin and purity with a certificate of analysis to support the tariff classification
• Be aware that if the oil is denatured, it may be classified elsewhere under heading 15.18
Related Products under Tariff item 1512.11.00
Bulk Certified Organic Crude Sunflower Seed Oil
Bulk shipment of crude sunflower-seed oil pressed from certified organic seeds, unrefined and not chemically modified. Used as a raw ingredient in food manufacturing, it qualifies under tariff item 1512.11.00 as crude sunflower-seed oil.
Bulk Crude Safflower Oil for Refining
Bulk crude safflower oil shipped in bulk for downstream refining into edible oil. It is unprocessed and chemically unmodified, retaining natural impurities that will be removed during refining.
Certified Organic Cold-Pressed Crude Sunflower Oil
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Certified Organic Crude Sunflower Oil
Unrefined sunflower-seed oil extracted from certified organic seeds, with no chemical modification or refining steps. It falls under tariff item 1512.11.00 as crude sunflower-seed oil, and the organic status is a statistical note only.
Certified Organic Expeller-Pressed Sunflower Crude Oil
Crude sunflower oil produced by expeller pressing from organic seeds, retaining natural impurities and not refined. Classified under tariff item 1512.11.00 as crude sunflower-seed oil, with organic certification noted statistically.
Certified Organic Linoleic-Rich Crude Sunflower Oil
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