Oleaginous Fungal Lipid Fraction from China
Lipid fraction from oleaginous fungi like Blakeslea trispora, rich in beta-carotene precursors, for nutraceuticals. Under HTS 1515.60.05.00 as microbial oil fraction, refined physically. Maintains natural fat profile.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Fungal vs algal proof via DNA/strain ID to prevent algal subheading errors
• Nutraceutical labeling must comply with DSHEA; import alerts common for contaminants