Heading 1512
HTS code 1512 — Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- Chapter
- 15 — Fats, oils and waxes
- Tariff lines
- 9
- General duty
- Duty rates vary by line — 9 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 1512
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1512.11.0025 | Certified organic (Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified > Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof > Crude oil > Sunflower-seed oil) | 1.7¢/kg + 3.4% | kg |
| 1512.11.0035 | Other (Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified > Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof > Crude oil > Sunflower-seed oil) | 1.7¢/kg + 3.4% | kg |
| 1512.11.0040 | Safflower oil (Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified > Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof > Crude oil) | 1.7¢/kg + 3.4% | kg |
| 1512.19.0025 | Certified organic (Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified > Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof > Other > Sunflower-seed oil) | 1.7¢/kg + 3.4% | kg |
| 1512.19.0035 | Other (Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified > Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof > Other > Sunflower-seed oil) | 1.7¢/kg + 3.4% | kg |
| 1512.19.0040 | Safflower oil (Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified > Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof > Other) | 1.7¢/kg + 3.4% | kg |
| 1512.21.0000 | Crude oil, whether or not gossypol has been removed (Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified > Cottonseed oil and its fractions) | 5.6¢/kg | kg |
| 1512.29.0020 | Once-refined (subjected to alkalai or caustic wash, but not bleached or deodorized) (Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified > Cottonseed oil and its fractions > Other) | 5.6¢/kg | kg |
| 1512.29.0040 | Other (fully refined, washed, bleached or deodorized) (Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified > Cottonseed oil and its fractions > Other) | 5.6¢/kg | kg |
Documents required to import under 1512
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
Common questions
- What is HTS code 1512?
- HTS heading 1512 covers sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. It sits in Chapter 15 (fats, oils and waxes) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 9 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 1512?
- Duty rates vary by line — 9 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 1512 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 15
- 1501Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503
- 1502Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503
- 1503Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared
- 1504Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- 1505Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin)
- 1506Other animal fats and oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- 1507Soybean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- 1508Peanut (ground-nut) oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified