Sunflower Oil Mid-Fraction from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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