Crude Sunflower Seed Oil from China
Unrefined oil extracted from sunflower seeds, containing impurities and residues from the pressing process. Classified under HTS 1512.11.00 as crude sunflower-seed oil not chemically modified. Used primarily for further refining into edible or industrial oils.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify crude status via acid value and impurities content to confirm HTS 1512.11.00 classification
• Obtain certificate of origin for potential duty reductions under trade agreements like USMCA
• Ensure proper documentation of non-chemical modification to prevent reclassification