Sunflower Oil Mid-Fraction
Sunflower oil mid-fraction is obtained through physical fractionation of sunflower-seed oil, yielding a semi-solid fraction suitable for margarines and shortenings. Since fractionation is a physical process and the oil is not chemically modified, it falls under tariff item 1512.19.11 when imported for processing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mid-fraction is not for processing but for direct use or sale
Sibling item covers other sunflower-seed oil fractions not for processing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the fractionation process is purely physical (e.g
• cooling and crystallization) and does not involve chemical agents
• Confirm the mid-fraction is intended for further processing, such as margarine production
• Maintain detailed production records to substantiate the classification if audited by the CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 1512.19.11
Bleached Sunflower Oil
Bleached sunflower oil is sunflower-seed oil that has been treated with natural bleaching earths to remove color and improve clarity. This physical refining process does not chemically modify the oil, so it remains classifiable under tariff item 1512.19.11 as sunflower-seed oil for processing.
Bulk Refined Sunflower Seed Oil
Bulk refined sunflower seed oil is refined sunflower-seed oil supplied in large quantities for food manufacturing. The refining process is physical and does not chemically modify the oil, so it is classifiable under tariff item 1512.19.11 when imported for processing.
Cold-Pressed Refined Sunflower Oil
Cold-pressed refined sunflower oil is sunflower-seed oil refined through cold-pressing, a mechanical process that preserves flavor while removing impurities. Since cold-pressing is physical and does not chemically modify the oil, it falls under tariff item 1512.19.11 when imported for processing.
Food Service Sunflower Oil Drums
Food service sunflower oil in drums is refined sunflower-seed oil packaged in 55-gallon drums for restaurant use. The oil is refined through physical processes and is not chemically modified, so it is classifiable under tariff item 1512.19.11 when imported for processing.
High Oleic Sunflower Cooking Oil
High oleic sunflower cooking oil is a refined sunflower-seed oil variety with high oleic acid content, offering stability for high-heat cooking. The oil is refined physically and not chemically modified, so it falls under tariff item 1512.19.11 when imported for processing.
High Oleic Sunflower Oil
High oleic sunflower oil is a refined sunflower-seed oil bred to contain elevated levels of monounsaturated oleic acid, providing improved oxidative stability for frying and processed foods. The breeding does not constitute chemical modification, so the oil remains classifiable under tariff item 1512.19.11 when imported for processing.