High Oleic Safflower Oil
High oleic safflower oil is a safflower oil variety bred to contain elevated levels of monounsaturated oleic acid, offering enhanced oxidative stability for frying and industrial food applications. The oil is refined through physical processes that do not chemically modify its triglyceride structure, and the high oleic content is a genetic trait of the seed. As a refined safflower oil not elsewhere specified, it is classified under tariff item 1512.19.29 for "Other" safflower oil and fractions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is considered a specialty product with unique properties
This sibling item covers other safflower oil, but 1512.19.29 is more specific for 'Other' safflower oil.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• - Provide documentation confirming the high oleic content is due to seed breeding, not chemical modification, to support classification under this item
• - If the oil is used in food products, ensure compliance with CFIA's food additive and labelling standards
• - Keep detailed records of the refining steps to demonstrate the oil is not chemically modified, as required by the tariff notes
Related Products under Tariff item 1512.19.29
Cold-Pressed Organic Safflower Oil
Cold-pressed organic safflower oil is extracted from certified organic safflower seeds using mechanical pressing without heat or chemical solvents, preserving natural nutrients and flavor. The cold-pressing process is a physical extraction method that does not chemically modify the oil, and the organic certification reflects agricultural practices rather than processing changes. As a safflower oil that is not refined and not chemically modified, it falls under tariff item 1512.19.29 for "Other" safflower oil and fractions thereof.
Cottonseed Oil for Frying
Refined cottonseed oil specially processed for high-temperature deep-frying, with a high smoke point and neutral flavor. It is not chemically modified, only physically refined, and therefore falls under tariff item 1512.19.29 as 'other' safflower oil and fractions, which includes cottonseed oil not elsewhere specified.
Cottonseed Salad Oil
Winterized and refined cottonseed oil, chilled to remove waxes, resulting in a light color and mild taste ideal for salad dressings. It is not chemically modified and is classified under tariff item 1512.19.29 as 'other' safflower oil and fractions, covering cottonseed oil not elsewhere specified.
Deodorized Safflower Oil
Deodorized safflower oil is refined safflower oil that has undergone steam distillation to remove volatile odor compounds, resulting in a neutral-flavored oil suitable for mayonnaise and other products where a bland taste is desired. This physical refining process does not chemically modify the oil, so it falls under tariff item 1512.19.29 as "Other" safflower oil and fractions thereof, not elsewhere specified. The oil retains its natural triglyceride structure and is classified based on its botanical origin and processing method.
Refined Cottonseed Stearin
Solid stearin fraction obtained from cottonseed oil through physical fractionation, used in confectionery fats. As a fraction of cottonseed oil that is not chemically modified, it is classified under tariff item 1512.19.29 as 'other' safflower oil and fractions.
Refined High-Linoleic Safflower Oil
Refined high-linoleic safflower oil is a safflower oil processed to remove impurities while retaining its naturally high linoleic acid content, making it suitable for nutritional supplements and margarine production. The refining process involves physical steps such as degumming, neutralization, and deodorization, which do not chemically alter the oil's fatty acid composition. As a refined safflower oil not specified elsewhere, it falls under tariff item 1512.19.29 for "Other" safflower oil and fractions thereof.