HS Code for Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil that has undergone refining is classified under HS code 1512.19. This classification is situated in Chapter 15, which covers animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products. Heading 1512 is designated for sunflower-seed, safflower, or cotton-seed oil and their fractions. The subheading 1512.19 specifically excludes crude oils, which are classified under 1512.11. Therefore, 1512.19 is the correct code for sunflower oil that has been neutralized, bleached, or deodorized for human consumption. The classification remains the same regardless of the oleic acid content (e.g., high-oleic vs. mid-oleic) as long as the oil is refined and not chemically modified. If the oil were chemically modified through processes like hydrogenation or inter-esterification, it would move to heading 1516. For standard cooking oils found in retail, 1512.19 is the appropriate designation. Accurate classification is essential for applying the correct agricultural levies and trade preferences. The Chapter 15 notes clarify that \"crude\" oils are those that have not undergone the refining processes mentioned. Once the oil is fit for human consumption through industrial processing, it moves from .11 to .19. Importers should be aware that sunflower oil mixed with other oils (like soybean or olive oil) would be classified under 1517 as an edible mixture. Pure refined sunflower oil, however, is strictly 1512.19. This code also covers fractions of the oil, provided they have not been chemically modified.
Products Included
- Refined sunflower seed oil
- High-oleic refined sunflower oil
- Mid-oleic refined sunflower oil
- Deodorized sunflower oil
- Winterized sunflower oil
Common Misclassification
The most common error is classifying refined oil under 1512.11, which is reserved for crude sunflower oil. Another error is using 1517.90 for pure sunflower oil, which should only be used if the oil is a mixture of different vegetable oils or has been further processed into a food preparation.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Sunflower oil?
The HS code for refined sunflower oil is 1512.19.
What is the code for crude sunflower oil?
Crude sunflower seed oil is classified under HS code 1512.11.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Sunflower oil?
The HS code for Sunflower oil is 151219 (Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified).
How do I classify Sunflower oil for customs?
Sunflower oil is classified under HS code 151219 — Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Sunflower oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 151219 for Sunflower oil is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.