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1518.00.40.00/Microbial Oil Fatty Acid Esters/Mexico

Microbial Oil Fatty Acid Esters from Mexico

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

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

18%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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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