Bulk Crude Safflower Oil for Refining from China
Industrial-grade crude safflower oil shipped in bulk for downstream refining into edible oil. HTS 1512.11.0040 applies to this unprocessed, chemically unmodified safflower oil.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Specify 'for refining' on commercial invoices to clarify end-use without implying pre-refinement
• Test for impurities like waxes or gums pre-shipment; high levels confirm crude nature
• Use flexitanks or drums; ensure no prior degumming to prevent duty disputes