1518.00.40.00/Microbial Oil Fatty Acid Esters/Germany

Microbial Oil Fatty Acid Esters from Germany

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

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• Fermentation process validation proving microbial triglyceride origin

• GMO status declaration for USDA biotech regulations

• Biodegradability testing for green lubricant claims