Cold-Pressed Crude Safflower Oil
Safflower oil extracted via cold-pressing without heat or solvents, retaining natural impurities. Classified under HTS 1512.11.0040 as crude safflower oil since it undergoes no refining or chemical modification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If further refined post-pressing
Any bleaching, deodorizing, or winterization classifies it as refined safflower oil.
If used in dairy fat blends for food manufacturing
Incorporation into animal fat mixtures may shift to Chapter 4 dairy preparations.
If residues like soap-stocks from extraction
By-products such as soap-stocks or foots from safflower oil processing go to heading 1522.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide extraction method proof (cold-press certification) to distinguish from solvent-extracted refined oils
• Label as 'crude' on invoices; refiners often challenge crude claims without lab tests
• Comply with FDA prior notice for food-grade imports to prevent holds at entry
Related Products under HTS 1512.11.00.40
Crude Safflower Seed Oil
Unrefined oil extracted from safflower seeds, primarily used in cooking and industrial applications. This falls under HTS 1512.11.0040 as crude safflower oil, not chemically modified and without refinement processes like bleaching or deodorizing.
High-Oleic Crude Safflower Oil
Crude safflower oil from high-oleic seed varieties, unrefined with high monounsaturated fat content for stability. Fits HTS 1512.11.0040 as crude sunflower-seed or safflower oil without chemical changes.
Organic Crude Safflower Oil
Crude safflower oil from certified organic seeds, unrefined and free of pesticides. Classified in HTS 1512.11.0040 as crude safflower oil; organic status noted statistically per General Note 6.
Bulk Crude Safflower Oil for Refining
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.
Non-GMO Crude Safflower Oil
Crude safflower oil from non-GMO seeds, unrefined for natural food markets. Falls under HTS 1512.11.0040 as crude safflower oil, with GMO status as a labeling attribute.