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Engineered Yeast Omega-3 Oil from China

Genetically engineered yeast oil producing EPA/DHA, re-esterified and refined. Fits 1516.30.00.00 as synthetic microbial fat not further prepared. Used in pharmaceuticals.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

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

Biotech clearance from USDA/APHIS for GM strains

Patent docs may aid customs valuation disputes

Purity certs >90% triglycerides to hold classification