Neutralized Sunflower Oil from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
9.5%
Import Tips
• 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