Mid-Oleic Crude Sunflower Oil from Japan
Crude sunflower oil with mid-range oleic acid content (50-70%), unrefined for balanced stability in food applications. HTS 1512.11.0035 covers this as other crude sunflower-seed oil. Common in international bulk trade.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use spectrographic analysis to confirm oleic content range for 'other' vs standard crude distinction
• Declare exact volume in kilograms for accurate duty assessment on tanker loads
• Prepare for CBP exams on peroxide value to ensure freshness of crude oil