Single Cell Microbial Oil
Single cell oil produced by microbial fermentation of yeast or fungi, containing high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids like DHA and EPA. As a microbial fat and oil fraction, not further prepared, it falls under tariff item 1516.30.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is blended with other oils for edible purposes
Edible mixtures or preparations of fats and oils may be classified under this heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the oil is not further prepared, such as blended or formulated
• Provide CBSA with a certificate of analysis confirming the fatty acid profile and microbial source
• If for food or feed, ensure compliance with CFIA and Health Canada regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 1516.30.00
Ascomycete Fungal Oil Fraction
Re-esterified oil derived from Ascomycete fungi, refined for use in cosmetics. The re-esterification process and microbial origin place it under tariff item 1516.30.00, which covers microbial fats and oils and their fractions that have been chemically modified but not further prepared.
Bacterial Lipid Fraction for Biodiesel
Lipids extracted from engineered bacteria, inter-esterified to serve as biofuel precursors. Since the lipids are not transesterified into biodiesel, they remain a microbial fat fraction under tariff item 1516.30.00, which covers inter-esterified microbial oils and their fractions.
Crypthecodinium cohnii DHA Microbial Fraction
Refined DHA fraction from the dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium cohnii, inter-esterified to improve absorption. This microbial oil fraction, partly hydrogenated and not further prepared, falls under tariff item 1516.30.00, which covers microbial fats and oils and their fractions.
DHA-Rich Algal Oil Fraction
Fractionated oil from microalgae such as Schizochytrium sp., high in DHA and hydrogenated for use in infant formula. The microbial origin and hydrogenation process, without further preparation, classify it under tariff item 1516.30.00 for microbial fats and oils.
Engineered Yeast Omega-3 Oil
Omega-3 oil produced by genetically engineered yeast, re-esterified and refined for pharmaceutical use. As a microbial fat that has undergone re-esterification but not further preparation, it falls under tariff item 1516.30.00 for microbial fats and oils.
Fermentative Bacterial Fat
Fats produced through bacterial fermentation, hydrogenated for use in soap manufacturing. The microbial origin and hydrogenation process place it under tariff item 1516.30.00, which covers microbial fats and oils and their fractions.