CLA-2-15:OT:RR:NC:N5:231
Trine Furu
GC Rieber VivoMega AS
Teistholmsundet 6 ,Hovedkontoret
Kristiansund N 6512
Norway
RE: The tariff classification of Algae Oil from Norway
Dear Ms. Furu:
In your letter dated October 28, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject merchandise is VivoMega Algae 0040 TG Premium Algae Oil. The product is a refined
concentrated algae oil derived from the marine microalgae Schizochytrium sp. The oil features a high
concentration of Omega-3 fatty acids. The finished product will be subsequently packed in steel drums for
importation and distribution in the United States.
The applicable subheading for the VivoMega Algae 0040 TG Premium Algae Oil will be 1517.90.2080,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for: “Margarine; edible mixtures
or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this
chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516: Other: Other: Other.” The general
duty rate is 8 percent ad valorem.
Effective April 5, 2025, Executive Orders implemented “Reciprocal Tariffs.” All imported merchandise must
be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which the reciprocal tariff applies or one of the
Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to the reciprocal tariffs. At this time, products of Norway will be
subject to an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 15 percent. At the time of entry, you must report the
Chapter 99 heading applicable to your product classification, i.e. 9903.02.50, in addition to subheading 151
7.90.2080, HTSUS, listed above.
The tariffs and additional duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates are provided
for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying
duty rates are provided at https://hts.usitc.gov/.
The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as
identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the
information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and
complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not
conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2.
Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic
verification by CBP.
This merchandise is subject to The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act
of 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act), which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Information
on the Bioterrorism Act can be obtained by calling FDA at 301-575-0156, or at the Web site
www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents
filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, please contact
National Import Specialist Ekeng Manczuk at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)
Deborah Marinucci
Designated Official Performing the Duties of the Division Director
National Commodity Specialist Division