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Refined Sunflower Seed Oil from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

23.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

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