Refined Schizochytrium Algal Oil Fraction from China
A DHA-enriched fraction from Schizochytrium sp. microalgae fermentation, refined for pharmaceutical and food use. Falls under HTS 1515.60.05.00 for microbial oils and fractions, physically refined only. Not chemically modified, maintaining triglyceride structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Submit COA showing no chemical modification; pitfall is trans-fat formation during refining triggering 1516
• For organic claims, reference General Statistical Note 6 certifications
• Declare exact DHA/EPA ratios for valuation accuracy