Mortierella alpina ARA Oil from Mexico
Arachidonic acid (ARA)-enriched oil from the fungus Mortierella alpina, re-esterified for stability in nutritional products. As a processed microbial fat fraction, not chemically modified beyond re-esterification, it falls under tariff item 1516.30.00.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify the oil is re-esterified but not further prepared, such as encapsulated or formulated
• Provide CBSA with a certificate of analysis showing ARA content and microbial source
• If for infant formula, ensure compliance with Health Canada's novel food regulations