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
18%
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
Import Tips
• Fermentation process validation proving microbial triglyceride origin
• GMO status declaration for USDA biotech regulations
• Biodegradability testing for green lubricant claims