Expeller-Pressed Crude Sunflower Oil from Germany
Crude oil mechanically expeller-pressed from sunflower seeds without solvents, preserving nutrients. Classified as other crude under HTS 1512.11.0035, not chemically modified. For high-end refining markets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify expeller process to differentiate from hexane-extracted oils and justify crude status
• Maintain chain of custody docs from farm to port for mechanical extraction claims
• Test for mechanical impurities like fines that could trigger residue reclassification