Single Cell Microbial Oil ARA Fraction from China
A fraction of arachidonic acid (ARA)-rich oil derived from fermented Mortierella alpina fungi, used in nutritional products. Classified under HTS 1515.60.05.00 for microbial fats and their fractions, whether refined but unmixed. It remains a fixed vegetable-like microbial fat without chemical modification.
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
• Provide fermentation batch records to prove microbial production and avoid vegetable oil misclassification
• Check for contaminants; FDA prior notice required for food imports—pitfall is incomplete prior notification
• Use precise invoicing for fractions (e.g
• % ARA content) to prevent customs revaluation