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Bulk Refined Sunflower Seed Oil

Industrial bulk refined sunflower seed oil for food manufacturing. Classified under HTS 1512.19.00.35 as other sunflower-seed oil fractions, refined but unmodified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+20.0%23.4%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1512.19.00Same rate: 23.4%

If for technical/industrial non-food use

End-use shift from edible to industrial changes statistical subheading.

2709.00Lower: 12.5% vs 23.4%

If petroleum contaminated residues

Impurities may reclassify under mineral oils if not fitting pure vegetable criteria.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Use NVOCC for bulk tankers and provide tank cleanliness certificates to prevent contamination claims

• Declare exact volume in kg for duty calculation, common error in bulk liquids

• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for food facility registration