Microbial Oil and Canola Shortening Blend

Sustainable blend of algal (microbial) oil and hydrogenated canola for baking shortenings. HTS 1517.90.90.90 for preparations mixing microbial and vegetable fats. Excludes 1516 edible oils.

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.

1516.20.10.00Higher: 25.2% vs 17.5%

If butterfat exceeds 45%

High dairy integration creates margarine classification under 1516.

1514.91.90Higher: 23.9% vs 17.5%

If low-erucic canola dominant

Predominant canola fractions without microbial mix use heading 1514.

1522.00.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 17.5%

If contains soap-stocks or foots

Chapter note assigns residues like soap-stocks to heading 1522.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Biotech documentation for microbial oil sources to satisfy novel food import reviews

Trans-fat content labeling mandatory; test to <0.5g per serving

Confirm no wool grease residues per chapter note for 1522 avoidance

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