Organic High-Oleic Crude Sunflower Oil from China
Crude oil from certified organic high-oleic sunflower seeds, valued for its stability in cooking and industrial uses, remains unrefined. Classified under HTS 1512.11.00.25 due to its crude state and organic certification. Ideal for biodiesel production or organic margarines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide chain-of-custody documentation from farm to extraction for organic integrity
• Test for refinement indicators like free fatty acid levels to confirm crude status
• Label containers clearly as 'crude' to prevent customs disputes over processing level