High Oleic Sunflower Cooking Oil
A stable high-oleic variety of refined sunflower seed oil ideal for high-heat cooking. It is classified in HTS 1512.19.00.35 as other refined sunflower-seed oil, not chemically modified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If low-erucic rapeseed blend added
Material blend with other oils shifts to imported low-erucic acid oils heading.
If containing soap-stocks or foots
Per chapter note, residues like soap-stocks from refining fall under 1522, not pure oil.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Submit fatty acid profile lab tests to distinguish high-oleic from standard, preventing undervaluation disputes
• Comply with country-of-origin labeling for retail packs to avoid FDA detentions
• Watch for bulk vs retail packaging, as it can trigger different statistical reporting
Related Products under HTS 1512.19.00.35
Refined Sunflower Seed Oil
This is high-oleic refined sunflower seed oil extracted from sunflower seeds, suitable for cooking and frying. It falls under HTS 1512.19.00.35 as sunflower-seed oil that is refined but not chemically modified, specifically in the 'other' subheading excluding certain valued or industrial variants.
Organic Refined Sunflower Oil
Certified organic sunflower seed oil, refined for culinary use without chemical alteration. Classified under HTS 1512.19.00.35 as 'other' sunflower-seed oil, meeting organic standards per General Statistical Note 6.
Sunflower Oil for Salad Dressings
Lightly refined sunflower seed oil used in salad dressings and cold applications. Falls under HTS 1512.19.00.35 as other non-chemically modified sunflower-seed oil.
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.
Cold-Pressed Refined Sunflower Oil
Sunflower seed oil refined via cold-pressing for premium taste retention. HTS 1512.19.00.35 covers this as other refined, non-chemically modified sunflower oil.
Sunflower Lecithin Oil Fraction
Refined fraction of sunflower seed oil rich in lecithin for emulsification. Falls under HTS 1512.19.00.35 as other sunflower-seed oil fractions, not chemically modified.