HS Code 151211
Crude Sunflower and Safflower Oil
HS code 151211 covers crude sunflower-seed or safflower oil and their fractions that have not been chemically modified or refined for direct consumption.
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HS Code 151211 — Crude Sunflower and Safflower Oil
This category covers raw, unrefined oil extracted from sunflower seeds or safflower seeds. It is characterized by its high linoleic or oleic content and is primarily shipped in bulk for later refining into edible cooking oils.
What's included
- Crude sunflower-seed oil
- Crude safflower oil
- High oleic crude sunflower oil
What's excluded
- Refined sunflower oil → use
151219(Refined versions are classified under the 'other' subheading.)
Common examples
- Raw sunflower oil in bulk flexitanks
- Crude high oleic safflower oil
- Unrefined sunflower oil for edible oil refineries
Frequently asked questions
Can sunflower and safflower oil be mixed under this code?
The code covers both, but they are typically shipped as distinct products. Blends might fall under 1517.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Origin certificates are critical due to trade tensions in major exporting regions.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: Ukraine, Russia, Argentina
- Top importers: China, India, Turkey
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Key takeaway
Bulk raw material originating primarily from Eastern Europe and South America.
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