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%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
• 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