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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+17.5%20.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

1512.29.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.9%

If other specific fraction

Different fractions like olein or stearin may have dedicated subheadings under 1512.29.

1516.20Lower: 17.7% vs 20.9%

If further hydrogenated

Hydrogenation chemically modifies the oil, moving it to animal/vegetable fats heading 1516.

1522.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 20.9%

If fractionation residues

Residues like stearin pitch from fractionation are classified in 1522 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify fractionation method in invoices to confirm physical process only, avoiding chemical modification claims

Provide melting point and iodine value specs to verify fraction purity for customs valuation

Package in food-safe drums; improper storage leading to dregs formation risks shift to 1522

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.

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.

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.