Microbial Algal Oil DHA Fraction from Germany
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) rich oil fraction produced via microbial fermentation from algae, not chemically modified, used in nutritional supplements. Falls under HTS 1515.90.81 explicitly covering microbial fats and oils as 'other' fixed types, distinguished from marine animal oils. The single-cell oil fraction is physically separated.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide biotech production records confirming microbial (non-animal) origin to avoid Chapter 15 animal oil headings
• Include GRAS status letters for food use compliance
• Document fraction purity to differentiate from crude microbial oils