Organic Non-GMO Crude Sunflower Oil
Crude sunflower-seed oil from certified organic, non-GMO seeds, extracted mechanically without solvents or chemicals. It falls under tariff item 1512.11.00 as crude sunflower-seed oil, with organic and non-GMO status as statistical notes.
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 is refined for health food formulations
Refined sunflower oil is classified separately from crude oil.
If the oil is denatured for industrial use
Denatured oils are excluded from heading 15.12 per chapter note 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain records proving non-GMO status if claimed, as CBSA may request verification
• Keep organic certification documents ready for inspection
• Ensure the oil is not refined or chemically modified to retain this classification
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
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.
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
Cold-pressed crude sunflower oil from certified organic seeds, unrefined and chemically unmodified to preserve nutrients. Classified under tariff item 1512.11.00 as crude sunflower-seed oil, with organic certification noted for statistical purposes.
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.