Sunflower Oil for Salad Dressings from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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