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Microbial Corn Oil Analog from Germany

Microbial corn oil analog is produced by engineered microbes to mimic corn oil composition for sustainable sourcing. It is a microbial fat that is refined but not chemically modified, falling under tariff item 1515.29.00 as 'other' fixed microbial fats.

Duty Rate — Germany → Canada

9.5%

Import Tips

• Provide documentation showing the oil is produced by microbial fermentation, not chemical synthesis

• Confirm the fatty acid profile matches corn oil

• Ensure the product is not genetically modified in a way that affects classification