What is HS-4 1512 used for?
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1512 — Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
Chapter 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 1512 when importing sunflower seed, safflower, or cotton-seed oil, whether crude or refined. For instance, if you're bringing in a shipment of crude sunflower oil for food processing, this heading applies.
To distinguish between the subheadings, consider the oil's state. HS-6 151211 covers crude sunflower or safflower oil that hasn't been chemically modified, while HS-6 151219 is for refined versions or other non-crude oils. Make sure to check your product specifications.
If you're dealing with cotton-seed oil, note that HS-6 151221 applies to crude cotton-seed oil, regardless of gossypol content, while HS-6 151229 is for refined or non-crude cotton-seed oils. Understanding these distinctions will help ensure accurate classification.
Keywords & topics
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HS-4 1512 · sunflower oil import · safflower oil classification · cotton-seed oil HS code · crude vegetable oils · refined vegetable oils · oil fractions · non-chemically modified oils · import duties for oils · vegetable oil regulations
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Crude sunflower seed oil for food manufacturing
- Refined safflower oil for cooking and frying
- Crude cotton-seed oil for cosmetic formulations
- Refined cotton-seed oil for salad dressings
- Safflower oil fractions used in dietary supplements
- Sunflower oil in bulk for industrial use
Common questions
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How to classify sunflower seed oil?
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Difference between crude and refined safflower oil?
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What are the subheadings under HS-4 1512?
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How to import cotton-seed oil?
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What are the regulations for vegetable oils?
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importing sunflower seed oil under HS-4 1512
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classification of safflower oil for customs
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understanding cotton-seed oil subheadings
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crude vs refined vegetable oils in trade
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how to determine oil fractions for import
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non-chemically modified oils import guidelines
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HS-4 1512 duties and taxes
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best practices for importing vegetable oils
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of oils does HS-4 1512 cover?
- HS-4 1512 covers sunflower seed oil, safflower oil, and cotton-seed oil, including their fractions, whether crude or refined.
- How do I know if my oil is crude or refined?
- Crude oil is unprocessed and may contain impurities, while refined oil has been treated to remove these impurities and is suitable for consumption.
- What is the difference between HS-6 151211 and HS-6 151219?
- HS-6 151211 is for crude sunflower or safflower oil, while HS-6 151219 is for refined or other non-crude versions.
- Can I import cotton-seed oil without removing gossypol?
- Yes, HS-6 151221 covers crude cotton-seed oil regardless of gossypol content, but you must ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- What are the import duties for vegetable oils?
- Import duties vary by country and specific oil type, so check your local customs regulations for accurate rates.
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HS-6 subheadings (4)
- 151211Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified
- 151219Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- 151221Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions; crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified
- 151229Vegetable oils; cotton-seed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified