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Ascomycete Fungal Oil Fraction

Re-esterified oil from Ascomycete fungi for cosmetics. HTS 1516.30.00.00 microbial, refined. Emollient properties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3304.91.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If retail cosmetic perfumery

End use retail.

1512.11.00Higher: 20.9% vs 17.5%

If palm-like profile

Misclassification by properties.

3824Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If chemical additive

Industrial prep.

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Import Tips & Compliance

INCI name declaration for cosmetics

Microbial safety testing

Bulk vs retail packaging

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