Safflower Cooking Oil
Safflower cooking oil is a refined safflower oil high in polyunsaturated fats, with a neutral flavor profile that makes it ideal for salad dressings and light cooking applications. The refining process—typically degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization—is physical and does not chemically alter the oil's composition. As a refined safflower oil not elsewhere specified, it falls under tariff item 1512.19.29, which covers "Other" safflower oil and fractions thereof.
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 imported in bulk for further processing in Canada
This sibling item applies to safflower oil intended for processing, which may have different duty treatment.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• - Provide a certificate of analysis confirming the oil is refined but not chemically modified, as this supports classification under this item
• - Ensure the product label clearly states "safflower oil" to prevent confusion with sunflower or other seed oils during customs inspection
• - If the oil is packaged for retail, verify compliance with Canada's Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act for bilingual labelling requirements
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.
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.
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.