1512.11.00.35 - Other

This HTS category, 1512.11.00.35, specifically covers crude sunflower-seed oil that is not certified organic. Crude sunflower-seed oil is the unrefined product obtained directly from the pressing or extraction of sunflower seeds. It retains natural impurities and may undergo minimal processing to remove large debris but has not been subjected to refining processes such as degumming, neutralization, bleaching, or deodorization. Its primary characteristic is its unrefined state, making it suitable for further processing into refined edible oils or for industrial applications.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 1512.11.00.25, "Certified organic." While both cover crude sunflower-seed oil, the key differentiator is the presence of organic certification. Category 1512.11.00.35 applies to crude sunflower-seed oil that does not meet the stringent requirements of organic production or is not marketed as such. The absence of organic certification is the defining factor for classification under this HTS code.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories branching from this specific code. Therefore, the focus remains on clearly defining the scope of "Other" crude sunflower-seed oil that is not certified organic, ensuring accurate classification based on the oil's unrefined state and lack of organic certification.