Bulk Microbial Triglyceride Oil from Japan
Bulk triglyceride-rich oil from engineered microbial hosts for industrial lubricants. HTS 1515.60.05.00 covers this fixed microbial fat, unrefrigerated and unrefined. Biotechnologically produced without modification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Industrial end-use declaration helps; pitfall is parts classification if for machinery
• GMO status may require USDA APHIS permits