Sunflower or safflower oil from India
India exported $115 million of sunflower or safflower oil (HS 1512.19) in FY2025-26, up 211% on FY2024-25. The EU's average base duty is 7.3%, before India's GSP preference.
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $115MUp 211.0% on last year
- HS code
- 1512.19Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
Goods made in India pay a compound rate US import duty. Some rates here are compound, so check the lines below.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1512.19.00 | Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof: Other | 1.7¢/kg + 3.4% | – | – |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of sunflower or safflower oil
India's exports to all countries under HS 1512.19, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 1512.19 is 7.3%, ranging from 5.1% to 9.6% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the HS code for sunflower or safflower oil?
1512.19, under heading 1512 (Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export sunflower or safflower oil?
Yes. India exported $115 million under HS 1512.19 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.