Refined Sunflower Seed Oil from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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