Cold-Pressed Crude Sunflower Oil from Japan
Oil mechanically extracted from sunflower seeds at low temperatures without solvents or refining, preserving natural impurities. Classified in HTS 1512.11.00 as crude sunflower-seed oil. Commonly used in food processing after degumming.
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
• Provide extraction method documentation to prove no chemical solvents were used
• Monitor free fatty acid levels during storage to prevent quality-based rejections
• Use ISO tanks for bulk shipments to minimize contamination risks