Certified Organic Cold-Pressed Sunflower Oil from Japan
Cold-pressed sunflower oil from certified organic seeds retains natural nutrients and a nutty flavor, ideal for dressings and low-heat cooking. Classified under HTS 1512.19.00.25 due to its sunflower-seed origin, organic certification, and lack of chemical modification. Cold-pressing distinguishes it from chemically extracted variants.
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 confirm no chemical solvents were used, supporting the 'not chemically modified' criterion
• Ensure chain-of-custody records from farm to bottling to maintain organic integrity during import
• Test for pesticide residues as part of pre-shipment quality control to uphold certification