Expeller-Pressed Crude Sunflower Oil from Japan
Crude sunflower oil produced via mechanical expeller pressing, containing foots and meal residues. HTS 1512.11.00 applies to this unrefined sunflower-seed oil. Primarily destined for refinery input or technical applications.
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
• Include mill certificates showing mechanical extraction only
• Filter partially before shipping to reduce sediment but avoid full refining
• Declare exact phosphorus content for proper crude oil verification