Organic Refined Sunflower Oil
Certified organic refined sunflower oil from seeds grown without synthetic pesticides, refined to maintain purity for health-conscious consumers. It is under HTS 1512.19.00 as refined sunflower-seed oil, not chemically modified, with organic status noted per statistical notes. Fits 'other' as standard refined product.
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If organic but crude
Crude organic sunflower oil classifies under 1512.11.00 regardless of organic certification.
If merely denatured
Chapter note excludes merely denatured fats from 1518; undenatured organic oil stays in 1512.
If glycerol residue
Glycerol pitch from organic sunflower refining falls under 1522 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include USDA or equivalent organic certification per General Statistical Note 6 to claim any preferential treatment
• Document the entire supply chain from organic farm to refinery to prove no prohibited substances were used
• Test for pesticide residues, as traces could disqualify organic status and affect tariff classification
Related Products under HTS 1512.19.00
Refined Sunflower Oil
This is crude sunflower-seed oil that has undergone refining processes such as degumming, neutralization, and deodorization to remove impurities, making it suitable for cooking and food manufacturing. It falls under HTS 1512.19.00 as sunflower-seed oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. The 'other' category applies since it is not specifically listed as crude.
High Oleic Sunflower Oil
High oleic sunflower oil is a refined variant bred for higher monounsaturated fat content, ideal for frying and extended shelf life in processed foods. Classified under HTS 1512.19.00 as it is refined sunflower-seed oil without chemical modification, fitting the 'other' subcategory. Selective breeding does not constitute chemical modification.
Sunflower Oil Mid-Fraction
A mid-fraction of sunflower-seed oil obtained through physical fractionation, used in margarines and shortenings for its semi-solid texture. Classified in HTS 1512.19.00 as a fraction of sunflower oil, refined but not chemically modified, under the 'other' category. Physical separation keeps it in this heading.
Safflower Cooking Oil
Refined safflower oil, high in polyunsaturated fats, used for salad dressings and light cooking due to its neutral flavor. Falls under HTS 1512.19.00 as safflower oil and fractions thereof, refined but not chemically modified, in the 'other' subheading. Covers edible refined safflower variants.
Cottonseed Salad Oil
Winterized and refined cottonseed oil used in salad dressings for its light color and mild taste after removal of waxes. Classified under HTS 1512.19.00 as cottonseed oil, refined without chemical modification, fitting 'other' for such processed forms. Winterization is a physical refining step.
Bleached Sunflower Oil
Sunflower-seed oil bleached with natural earths to achieve clarity and color stability for food applications. Under HTS 1512.19.00 as refined sunflower oil, where bleaching is a standard non-chemical refining step. 'Other' includes such color-refined products.