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Sunflower Oil for Salad Dressings

Lightly refined sunflower seed oil used in salad dressings and cold applications. Falls under HTS 1512.19.00.35 as other non-chemically modified sunflower-seed oil.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+20.0%23.4%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1512.21.00Lower: 20% vs 23.4%

If cottonseed oil variant

Switch to cottonseed oil changes the subheading within the same chapter group.

2103.90.80Higher: 43.9% vs 23.4%

If sold as flavored dressing ingredient set

If packaged as a set with flavorings for retail, it becomes a sauce preparation.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include end-use declaration if for food processing to streamline CBP review

• Ensure peroxide value tests for freshness, a frequent issue in delayed shipments

• Avoid generic labeling; specify 'sunflower' to match HTS description precisely