Refined Microbial Algal Oil DHA from China
This is a refined fraction of microbial oil produced by fermentation of algae, rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), used in infant formula and nutritional supplements. It falls under HTS 1515.60.05.00 as a microbial fat and oil fraction, not chemically modified. The product is extracted and refined from microbial sources without altering its chemical structure.
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
• Verify microbial origin certification and provide production process documentation to confirm classification under 1515.60.05.00
• Ensure fractions meet 'not chemically modified' criteria; include lab analysis if refined beyond simple physical processes
• Label accurately for food-grade use; common pitfall is misclassifying as animal-derived under Chapter 15 headings