Single Cell Microbial Oil ARA Fraction from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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