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U.S. imports of crude sunflower-seed or safflower oil (HS 151211) totaled $6.1M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Crude Sunflower-Seed or Safflower Oil paid $552K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $4.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataArgentina is the leading US supplier of crude sunflower-seed oil under this heading, with Ukraine historically a major source whose availability has been disrupted by geopolitical factors — a supply-chain risk that has elevated interest in Hungarian and Spanish origins. The US schedule distinguishes crude sunflower-seed oil (1512110020), a certified-organic variant (1512110025), a residual sunflower-seed category (1512110035), and crude safflower oil (1512110040), so correct classification between sunflower and safflower at entry is essential. Both oils are regulated as food ingredients by FDA, and crude shipments destined for further refining domestically must still meet admissibility standards. Importers should consult a licensed customs broker to confirm classification, as admissibility and labeling requirements are complex.
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The schedule provides separate 10-digit lines: 1512110020 for standard crude sunflower-seed oil, 1512110025 for certified-organic crude sunflower-seed oil, 1512110035 for other crude sunflower-seed oil not elsewhere specified, and 1512110040 for crude safflower oil. Importers must identify the specific oil type and, for sunflower oil, whether it carries organic certification to select the correct line.
Ukraine was a significant global exporter of crude sunflower oil, and the ongoing conflict has constrained availability and elevated prices. US importers have responded by increasing sourcing from Argentina and Hungary. Buyers should assess supply-concentration risk and maintain alternative supplier relationships given ongoing uncertainty.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1512110025 | SUNFLOWER-SEED OIL, CRUDE, NOT CHEM MOD, CERT ORG | $2.3M | 14.67% | $335K |
| 1512110035 | SUNFLOWER-SEED OIL, CRUDE, NOT CHEMICALLY MOD, NES | $2.0M | 10.90% | $217K |
| 1512110040 | SAFFLOWER OIL, CRUDE, NOT CHEMICALLY MODIFIED | $1.8M | 0.00% | -- |
SUNFLOWER-SEED OIL, CRUDE, NOT CHEM MOD, CERT ORG
SUNFLOWER-SEED OIL, CRUDE, NOT CHEMICALLY MOD, NES
SAFFLOWER OIL, CRUDE, NOT CHEMICALLY MODIFIED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1512110020 | SUNFLOWER-SEED OIL, CRUDE, NOT CHEMICALLY MODIFIED | $33K |
| 1512110040 | SAFFLOWER OIL, CRUDE, NOT CHEMICALLY MODIFIED | $5K |
SUNFLOWER-SEED OIL, CRUDE, NOT CHEMICALLY MODIFIED
38.6K kg
SAFFLOWER OIL, CRUDE, NOT CHEMICALLY MODIFIED
4.1K kg
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND ITS FRACTIONS
HS 150920
RAPESEED/COLZA OIL & FRACTIONS, LW ERUCIC ACID,CRD
HS 151411
RAPESEED/COLZA OIL & FRACTIONS, LW ERUCIC ACID,NES
HS 151419
ANML,VEG,MICROBIAL FAT OIL&FRACTION,CHEM MOD NESOI
HS 151800
FIXED VEG OIL, REF OR NOT, NESOI, NT CHEM MODIFIED
HS 151590
TALLOW OF BOVINE ANIMALS, SHEEP OR GOATS, NESOI
HS 150210
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2.4M | $6K | -$2.4M |
| New Jersey | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
| Pennsylvania | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $3.0M | -- | -$3.0M |
| CALEXICO-EAST, CA | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| OAKLAND, CA | $891K | -- | -$891K |