Certified Organic Refined Sunflower Oil from Japan
This is refined sunflower-seed oil produced from certified organic seeds, valued for its neutral flavor and high smoke point in cooking. It falls under HTS 1512.19.00.25 as sunflower-seed oil that is certified organic, not chemically modified. The certification ensures compliance with organic standards outlined in General Statistical Note 6.
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
• Verify organic certification against USDA NOP standards and include Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with shipment documents
• Label products clearly with 'Certified Organic' claims to match HTS classification and prevent reclassification at entry
• Check for refining processes that might inadvertently introduce non-organic contaminants, requiring additional testing