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🇮🇳 India Import Tariff: HS 15.12

Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

MFN Tariff Rate17.2%
FTA Rate (CECA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

4.3%
Savings: 12.9 percentage points
HS Code15.12
ProductSun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
Classification LevelHeading
Importing Country🇮🇳 India

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 15.12 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.8%——
🇦🇪 UAE2.7%——
🇦🇺 Australia4.4%0.8%KAFTA/RCEP
🇯🇵 Japan4.8%0.1%RCEP
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia5%——
🇨🇦 Canada6.6%1.4%UK-Canada TCA
🇿🇦 South Africa7.2%2.1%EU-SADC EPA
🇬🇧 United Kingdom7.8%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)8%2.3%EVFTA
🇰🇷 South Korea8%3.8%KICEPA
China8.1%——
🇻🇳 Vietnam8.7%——
🇹🇼 Taiwan9.3%4.1%ECFA
🇺🇸 United States9.4%2.2%AUSFTA
🇮🇩 Indonesia9.5%4.2%RCEP
🇲🇽 Mexico10%0.5%EU-Mexico FTA
🇹🇷 Turkey12%——
🇹🇭 Thailand12.4%2.6%RCEP
🇮🇳 India(current)17.2%4.3%CECA
🇧🇷 Brazil19.3%5.6%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55

Import Documents for India

Typical documents required when importing HS 15.12 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

Related HS Codes in India

15.01Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other th1501.10Pig fat; lard, other than that of heading 0209 and1501.20Pig fat; not lard, other than that of heading 02091501.90Poultry fat; other than that of heading 0209 or 1515.02Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than1502.10Tallow; other than those of heading 1503

View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 Australia🇧🇷 Brazil🇨🇦 Canada China🇪🇺 Germany (EU)🇮🇩 Indonesia🇯🇵 Japan🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇿🇦 South Africa🇰🇷 South Korea🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇻🇳 Vietnam

Import Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified into India

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Full HS Code Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 15.12 in India?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified (HS 15.12) into India is 17.2%. Under the CECA, a preferential rate of 4.3% may apply.
Does India have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 15.12?
Yes. Under the CECA, the tariff may be reduced from 17.2% to 4.3%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 15.12?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.8% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 15.12 into India?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of India before making business decisions.