Premium Certified Organic Crude Sunflower Oil for Refining
High-quality crude oil from certified organic sunflowers, destined for refining, with no processing beyond mechanical extraction. Classified under tariff item 1512.11.00 as crude sunflower-seed oil, with organic certification noted statistically.
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 before importation
Refined sunflower oil is classified under the 'other' subheading.
If the oil is denatured for industrial refining
Denatured oils are excluded from heading 15.12 per chapter note 3.
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
• Declare the oil as crude and intended for refining to ensure correct classification
• Keep organic certification and end-use documentation for CBSA review
• If refining occurs in Canada, verify any CFIA or Health Canada requirements for the final product
Related Products under Tariff item 1512.11.00
Bulk Certified Organic Crude Sunflower Seed Oil
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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
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