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Fungal Beta-Carotene Rich Oil Fraction

Fraction from fungal fermentation high in beta-carotene oils, intended for fortification. As a fraction of a microbial fat, it falls under tariff item 1515.60.00, which includes microbial fats and their fractions, whether or not refined.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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1517.90.10Same rate: Free

If the fraction is blended with other oils into a preparation

Edible mixtures or preparations of fats and oils fall under heading 15.17.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fraction is obtained by physical means, not chemical modification, to qualify for 1515.60.00

• Have documentation on the fungal source and fractionation method ready for CBSA inspection

Related Products under Tariff item 1515.60.00

Bulk Microbial Triglyceride Oil

Bulk triglyceride-rich oil produced by engineered microbial hosts, intended for industrial lubricants. It is a fixed microbial fat, unrefined and not chemically modified, which falls squarely under tariff item 1515.60.00 for microbial fats and oils.

Crypthecodinium Cohnii Microbial DHA Oil

Whole microbial oil extracted from Crypthecodinium cohnii dinoflagellates, used in aquaculture feeds. It is a fixed microbial fat, not fractionated or chemically altered, and thus fits tariff item 1515.60.00 for microbial fats and oils.

Fermented Yeast Derived Microbial Fat

Unrefined microbial fat extracted from oleaginous yeast cultures like Yarrowia lipolytica, used in biodiesel and oleochemicals. It qualifies as a fixed microbial fat under tariff item 1515.60.00, provided it is not chemically modified.

Microalgal EPA Oil Concentrate

EPA-concentrated fraction from microalgae, refined for heart health supplements. It is a refined microbial oil fraction, not chemically modified, and therefore falls under tariff item 1515.60.00 for microbial fats and oils and their fractions.

Oleaginous Fungal Lipid Fraction

Lipid fraction from oleaginous fungi like Blakeslea trispora, rich in beta-carotene precursors, for nutraceuticals. It is a physically refined microbial oil fraction, maintaining its natural fat profile, and falls under tariff item 1515.60.00.

Refined Microbial Algal Oil DHA

Refined fraction of microbial oil produced by fermentation of algae, rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), used in infant formula and nutritional supplements. It falls under tariff item 1515.60.00 as a microbial fat and fraction, refined but not chemically modified.