Microbial Oil Fatty Acid Esters from China

Fatty acid esters from fermentation-derived microbial oils, chemically modified for biolubricants. HTS 1518.00.40.00 includes modified microbial fats explicitly.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25.5%

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

Fermentation process validation proving microbial triglyceride origin

GMO status declaration for USDA biotech regulations

Biodegradability testing for green lubricant claims

Microbial Oil Fatty Acid Esters from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1518.00.40.00