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
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
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