Refined Sunflower Seed Oil from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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