1518.00.40.00/Microbial Oil Fatty Acid Esters/Japan

Microbial Oil Fatty Acid Esters from Japan

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

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%

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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