Single Cell Microbial Oil from China
Single cell oil produced by microbial fermentation of yeast or fungi, containing high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids like DHA and EPA. This falls under HTS 1516.30.00.00 as it is a microbial fat and oil fraction, often partly hydrogenated or refined for nutritional supplements. It is not further prepared into emulsions or other products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify microbial origin via Certificate of Analysis (COA) to confirm classification under 1516.30; animal/vegetable sources shift to other headings
• Ensure FDA prior notice and GRAS status documentation for food-grade imports to avoid detention
• Label peroxide value and fatty acid profile accurately to prevent misclassification as crude oils