Sunflower Oil Mid-Fraction from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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