Crude Sunflower Seed Oil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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