Refined Sunflower Oil from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

13.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify the oil's refinement level and ensure certificates of analysis confirm no chemical modification to avoid reclassification

Include detailed documentation on sunflower seed origin and processing to comply with food safety standards like FDA requirements

Check for residue limits; excessive impurities could lead to classification under heading 1522 as soap-stocks or dregs