HS Code 151219
Refined Sunflower and Safflower Oil
HS code 151219 includes sunflower-seed or safflower oil and their fractions that are refined, bleached, or deodorised but not chemically modified.
6-digit Section IIIFCL
HS Code 151219 — Refined Sunflower and Safflower Oil
This code covers sun and safflower oil that has been refined and processed for human consumption. This is the common clear yellow oil found in retail packaging for frying, baking, and salad dressings.
What's included
- Refined sunflower oil
- Refined safflower oil
- Winterised sunflower oil
What's excluded
- Crude sunflower oil → use
151211(Crude oils are separated into their own subheading.)
Common examples
- Bottled refined sunflower oil for retail
- Bulk RBD sunflower oil
- Refined safflower oil for cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is cold-pressed sunflower oil under this code?
If it is truly unrefined and just filtered, it may belong in the crude section (151211). If processed further, it falls here.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: Varies by packaging size
- Documentation: Food safety certification (e.g., HACCP) is often required by importers.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Ukraine, Turkey, Hungary
- Top importers: India, China, Germany
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Key takeaway
The primary code for finished sunflower cooking oils sold globally.
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