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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+17.5%20.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1512Same rate: 20.9%

If degummed, neutralized, bleached, or deodorized

Refined safflower oil moves to the refined subheading, excluding crude forms.

1515.90Lower: 13.2% vs 20.9%

If blended with other edible oils like soybean

Mixtures of safflower oil with other vegetable oils fall under heading 1515 for blended oils.

1518.00Lower: 18% vs 20.9%

If chemically modified, such as hydrogenated

Chemically altered safflower oil is classified in heading 1518 for modified animal/vegetable fats.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify oil purity and seed origin with certificates of analysis to confirm crude status and avoid reclassification as refined

Ensure documentation shows no chemical modification or refinement to qualify under this crude oil subheading

Check for FFA (free fatty acid) levels typical of crude oils, as high refinement could shift to 1512.12