Microbial Oil and Canola Shortening Blend from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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