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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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