Sunflower Oil Mid-Fraction from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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