Microbial Oil and Canola Shortening Blend from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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