Crude Sunflower-Seed & Safflower Oil and Fractions

Argentina dominates US imports of crude sunflower-seed and safflower oil, with Hungary and Mexico also among the leading suppliers — a concentration that gained attention after supply disruptions from Ukraine, another key source. The US tariff schedule distinguishes four lines under this heading: conventional crude sunflower-seed oil (1512110020), certified organic sunflower-seed oil (1512110025), other crude sunflower-seed oil not elsewhere specified (1512110035), and crude safflower oil (1512110040). Importers should note that the organic certification line requires documentation supporting USDA National Organic Program equivalency. FDA oversight applies to these edible oils as food commodities, and labeling compliance is a routine entry consideration.