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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+17.5%20.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

1512.11.00Same rate: 20.9%

If crude and for industrial use

Crude sunflower-seed oil valued under specific limits goes to 1512.11, changing from refined 'other' category.

1512.29.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.9%

If fractions like high-oleic isolates

Certain refined fractions of sunflower oil may shift to safflower/cottonseed fractions heading if blended.

3823.70.40Lower: 19.5% vs 20.9%

If chemically modified or processed into industrial fatty acids

Chemical modification excludes it from heading 1518 per chapter notes, moving to industrial chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify refinement process documentation to confirm not chemically modified, avoiding misclassification under Chapter 15 notes

Include certificate of origin and oil content analysis to meet FDA food import standards and prevent holds

Label clearly with nutritional info and allergen warnings, as sunflower oil is common in retail food imports