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SITCSection 4
U.S. imports of crude sunflower seed or safflower oil (SITC 42151) 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 dataCrude sunflower and safflower oils enter US commerce primarily as industrial feedstocks and bulk food-manufacturing inputs, requiring further refining before retail use. Sunflower oil — particularly high-oleic varieties developed for stability — has gained prominence in the snack and frying sectors, while safflower oil commands a niche in specialty food and cosmetic applications. Supply disruptions in Eastern Europe, a major sunflower-growing region, have made origin diversification a recurring risk-management concern for bulk buyers.
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Yes. Crude sunflower oil contains free fatty acids, phosphatides, and other impurities that must be removed through refining, bleaching, and deodorization before the oil meets food-grade specifications. Most importers of crude oil are refiners or large-scale food manufacturers with in-house processing capability.
High-oleic and standard sunflower oils are chemically distinct — high-oleic varieties have a fatty-acid profile closer to olive oil and superior oxidative stability — but both crude forms are captured under the same SITC heading. Buyers should specify the oleic content in purchase contracts and technical specifications, as the distinction affects end-use suitability and pricing but not the import classification at this level.
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