1512.11.00.40 - Safflower oil

This HTS category specifically covers crude safflower oil, which is obtained directly from the pressing or extraction of safflower seeds and has not undergone further refining processes to remove impurities or alter its composition. It is in its rawest form, prior to any significant purification or modification.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, "Sunflower-seed oil," which covers crude oil derived from sunflower seeds. While both fall under the broader heading of sunflower-seed or safflower oil, this specific subheading isolates crude safflower oil for distinct tariff treatment based on its origin.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of an imported or exported product under this HTS code hinges solely on it being crude safflower oil, without any chemical modification or significant refining. Examples would include safflower oil intended for further processing into refined edible oils, industrial lubricants, or as a feedstock for other chemical processes.