HTS 1512.19.00.40: US import duty from China
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, Safflower oil. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 3.4% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 7.5% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 10.9% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $340.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $750.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $11,137.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 1512.19.00.40 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 1512.19.00.40 (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, Safflower oil) have a duty of 10.9% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 1512.19.00.40 cover?
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, Safflower oil. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 1512.19.00.40 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $11,137, about 11.4% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 1512
- 1512.11.00.25Sunflower-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, Certified organic
- 1512.11.00.35Sunflower-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, Other
- 1512.11.00.40Sunflower-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, Safflower oil
- 1512.19.00.25Sunflower-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, Certified organic
- 1512.19.00.35Sunflower-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, Other
- 1512.21.00.00Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, Cottonseed oil and its fractions, Crude oil, whether or not gossypol has been removed
- 1512.29.00.20Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, Cottonseed oil and its fractions, Other, Once-refined (subjected to alkalai or caustic wash, but not bleached or deodorized)
- 1512.29.00.40Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, Cottonseed oil and its fractions, Other, Other (fully refined, washed, bleached or deodorized)
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.