1512.19.00 - Other

This category, HTS Code 1512.19.00, encompasses refined or chemically unmodified fractions of sunflower-seed or safflower oil that are not classified as crude oil. It covers oils derived from these seeds that have undergone processing beyond the initial extraction, such as purification, deodorization, or filtration, to improve their quality or suitability for specific applications. The key distinction lies in the processing state; these oils are no longer in their raw, unrefined form.

Unlike its sibling category, 1512.11.00 (Crude oil), this classification pertains to oils that have been refined to remove impurities and undesirable characteristics, or have been separated into liquid and solid fractions. Refined oils are typically clearer, have a more neutral flavor and odor, and are suitable for a wider range of uses, including food preparation.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to distinguish between the oils of different seeds. Specifically, 1512.19.00.40 classifies safflower oil, distinguishing it from sunflower-seed oil which falls under a separate, implied subcategory within 1512.19.00. This differentiation allows for precise tariff application based on the botanical origin of the oil.