Yarrowia lipolytica Microbial Triglycerides from China
Triglyceride fractions from Yarrowia lipolytica yeast fermentation, rich in oleic acid, used in food and cosmetics. Classified in 1516.30.00.00 due to microbial origin and processes like inter-esterification without further preparation. Refined for stability in emulsions.
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
• Provide biotech strain documentation proving microbial production to distinguish from vegetable oils
• Comply with EU Novel Food regs if transshipping; US requires allergen-free declaration
• Test for hydrogenation levels; excessive processing may reclassify under 1518