This HS code covers crude sunflower-seed oil and safflower oil — unrefined, in its raw state as extracted from seeds. Used primarily as a feedstock for edible oil refineries. Traded in bulk via ISO tanks, flexitanks, or tanker vessels.
HS Code 1512.11 covers crude (unrefined) sunflower-seed oil and safflower oil, which serves as the primary feedstock for edible oil refineries worldwide. Unlike the refined product (1512.19), crude sunflower oil retains natural pigments, waxes, phospholipids, and free fatty acids.
Ukraine and Russia dominate global exports of crude sunflower oil, accounting for approximately 65% of total global exports. Turkey is the largest single importer, importing crude oil for domestic refining before re-exporting refined products. China, the Netherlands, and Germany are also significant importers.
Crude sunflower oil under 1512.11 is typically traded in large bulk quantities via tanker vessels, ISO tanks, or flexitanks. Standard quality parameters include: FFA ≤2%, Moisture ≤0.2%, Phosphorus ≤200ppm, and Colour ≤45 Yellow/4.5 Red.