Refined Sunflower Seed Oil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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