U.S. imports of crude sunflower-seed or safflower oil (HS 151211) totaled $7.9M in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Crude Sunflower-Seed or Safflower Oil paid $653K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 8.23% of the $7.9M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Crude Sunflower-Seed or Safflower Oil imports of $7.9M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.1M.
Last updated: August 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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86 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 15
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$61KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $92.7M of Crude Sunflower-Seed or Safflower Oil.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 1512
Subheading 151211 · $7.9M of $33.7M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1512110025 | Sunflower-Seed Oil, Crude, Not Chem Mod, Cert Org | $3.8M | 12.26% | 100.00% | $461K |
| 1512110040 | Safflower Oil, Crude, Not Chemically Modified | $3.3M | 3.21% | 45.73% | $107K |
| 1512110035 | Sunflower-Seed Oil, Crude, Not Chemically Mod, Nes | $842K | 10.05% | 100.00% | $85K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1512110020 | Sunflower-Seed Oil, Crude, Not Chemically Modified | $58K |
| 1512110040 | Safflower Oil, Crude, Not Chemically Modified | $3K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Argentina and Mexico together supply 62% of it. Argentina pays 14.3% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
22.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.23% of total import value.