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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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

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

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

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What is HS-4 1512 used for?
How to classify sunflower seed oil?
Difference between crude and refined safflower oil?
What are the subheadings under HS-4 1512?
How to import cotton-seed oil?
What are the regulations for vegetable oils?

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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