HS Code 1512.11.00.00
Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. - Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof: - Crude oil
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
4.5%
About HS Code 1512.11.00.00
HS code 1512.11.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. - Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof: - Crude oil. It falls under Chapter 15 — Animal or vegetable fats of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 1512 and subheading 1512.11. This code is used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to determine customs duties, taxes, and regulatory compliance when you import into Canada.
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for 1512.11.00.00 is 4.5%. This rate applies to imports from most WTO member countries. Lower preferential rates may be available depending on the country of origin and the trade agreement used. 17 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 17 offer duty-free access (for example: Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff, Least Developed Country Tariff, United States Tariff, Mexico Tariff, Chile Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 1512.11.00.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 1512.11.00.00 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (4.5%) | $450 |
| GST (5%) | $523 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $10,973 |
Illustrative example. Does not include surtaxes, SIMA, excise duties, freight, provincial HST/PST, or trade-agreement exemptions. Use our calculator for an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions about HS Code 1512.11.00.00
What is HS code 1512.11.00.00?
HS code 1512.11.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. - Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof: - Crude oil". It sits under Chapter 15 (Animal or vegetable fats) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 1512.11.00.00?
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for HS code 1512.11.00.00 is 4.5%. This rate applies to imports from WTO member countries without a preferential trade agreement with Canada. Lower preferential rates may apply under agreements such as CUSMA, CETA, or CPTPP.
Can I import 1512.11.00.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 1512.11.00.00 is duty-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) when the goods originate in the US or Mexico and you provide a valid certification of origin. GST/HST still applies on import.
Does CETA apply to HS code 1512.11.00.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 1512.11.00.00 from the European Union enter Canada duty-free under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with a valid origin declaration from the EU exporter.
What surtaxes or SIMA duties apply to HS code 1512.11.00.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 1512.11.00.00. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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17 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CCoFTA | Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CETA | Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Free |
| CHFTA | Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CJFTA | Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CKFTA | Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPaFTA | Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPFTA | Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CUKTCA | Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement | Free |
| CT | Chile Tariff | Free |
| CCCT | Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff | Free |
| CPTPP | Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership | Free |
| CRT | Costa Rica Tariff | Free |
| IT | Iceland Tariff | Free |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
| MT | Mexico Tariff | Free |
| UAT | Ukraine Tariff | Free |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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Related HS Codes
Other codes under chapter 15
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1512.19.11.00 | Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. - Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof: - Other - Sunflower-seed oil and fractions thereof: - For processing | Free |
| 1512.19.19.00 | Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. - Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof: - Other - Sunflower-seed oil and fractions thereof: - Other | 9.5% |
| 1512.19.21.00 | Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. - Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof: - Other - Safflower oil and fractions thereof: - For processing | Free |
| 1512.19.29.00 | Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. - Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof: - Other - Safflower oil and fractions thereof: - Other | 11% |
| 1512.21.00.00 | Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. - Cotton-seed oil and its fractions: - Crude oil, whether or not gossypol has been removed | 4.5% |
| 1512.29.00.00 | Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. - Cotton-seed oil and its fractions: - Other | 9.5% |