Neutralized Sunflower Oil
Neutralized sunflower oil is sunflower-seed oil treated with alkali to remove free fatty acids, a standard refining step for edible use. This neutralization is a conventional physical refining process that does not chemically modify the oil, so it is classified under tariff item 1512.19.19 as 'other' sunflower-seed oil.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is imported for further processing in Canada
This sibling item covers sunflower-seed oil for processing, potentially with a different duty rate.
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
• Document the neutralization process to show it is a standard refining step and does not result in chemical modification of the oil
• Keep records of the free fatty acid content before and after treatment for CBSA verification
• Confirm the oil is not merely denatured, as denatured oils are classified under heading 15.18 per Chapter Note 3
Related Products under Tariff item 1512.19.19
Refined Cottonseed Stearin
Refined cottonseed stearin is the solid fraction obtained from cottonseed oil through physical fractionation, used in confectionery fats. As a fraction of cottonseed oil that is refined but not chemically modified, it falls under tariff item 1512.19.19 as 'other' cottonseed oil.
Winterized Cottonseed Oil
Winterized cottonseed oil is cottonseed oil that has been chilled to remove waxes, improving clarity for use in salad oils. Winterization is a physical refining process that does not chemically modify the oil, so it is classified under tariff item 1512.19.19 as 'other' cottonseed oil.