Oilseeds
Sunflower
Customs codes
Product
HS code
Description
Sunflower seeds
120600
Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken
Sunflower oil
151211
Crude sunflower oil
Sunflower meal
230630
Oilcake from sunflower seeds
Quality standards
Sunflower seed quality in Ukraine is regulated by DSTU 7011:2009, which defines limits for moisture, impurities, and damaged seeds. Internationally, ISO standards and Codex Alimentarius specifications are used to assess oilseed quality and processed products. Key parameters include oil content, moisture, impurities, and infestation.
Quality standards
DSTU 7011:2009
Parameter
Limit
Moisture (%)
≤ 8.0
Foreign matter (%)
≤ 3.0
Oilseed admixture (%)
≤ 7.0
Damaged seeds (%)
≤ 8.0
Infestation
Not allowed
Odor
Typical for sound seed
About culture
Sunflower is one of the key oilseed crops globally and a major source of vegetable oil production. Ukraine is a world leader in the production and export of sunflower seeds and sunflower oil. High oil content and stable demand make sunflower a strategic agricultural crop.
Planting and care
Sunflower is a warm-season crop requiring sufficient sunlight and fertile soils. Key factors include hybrid selection, crop rotation, weed control, and protection against pests and diseases. Modern farming technologies allow achieving high yields.
Harvesting
Sunflower is harvested at full maturity when seed moisture reaches optimal levels. It is important to avoid seed losses during harvesting. After harvesting, seeds are cleaned and dried to safe moisture levels. Proper post-harvest handling ensures preservation of oil content.