Expeller-Pressed Crude Sunflower Oil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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