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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If degummed, neutralized, bleached, or deodorized
Refined safflower oil moves to the refined subheading, excluding crude forms.
If blended with other edible oils like soybean
Mixtures of safflower oil with other vegetable oils fall under heading 1515 for blended oils.
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
Related Products under HTS 1512.11.00.40
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.
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.