Fermented Yeast Derived Microbial Fat from China
Unrefined microbial fat extracted from oleaginous yeast cultures like Yarrowia lipolytica, used in biodiesel and oleochemicals. It qualifies under HTS 1515.60.05.00 as other fixed microbial fats and fractions, not chemically modified. The fat is separated via physical centrifugation without structural changes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include biotech production affidavits; common error is classifying as vegetable oil from plant-fermented yeast
• For industrial use, note end-use on entry; bulk shipments need proper hazardous material declarations if applicable
• Monitor statistical notes for milk solids—irrelevant here but ensures no dairy misclassification