Rhizopus oryzae Microbial Lipid Fraction from China
Lipid extract from Rhizopus oryzae mold, elaidinized for industrial lubricants. HTS 1516.30.00.00 covers this microbial fraction processed but not further prepared. High gamma-linolenic acid content.
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
• Industrial end-use declaration prevents food reg scrutiny
• TSCA notification if for lubes; specify non-food grade
• Fermentation byproduct docs to prove microbial source