Clarification on the classification of product DHA Algal oil

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..... he classification of product DHA Algal oil reg. References have been received in the Board highlighting the need to bring uniformity in classification of the imported product referred as Algal Oil or Algal Oil powder (oil encapsulated in powder) with varying DHA (Docosa Hexaenoic Acid) concentration, also described as DHA Algal Oil which is reported to be extracted from marine algae. The constituents in the product other than DHA, are impurities i.e. other fatty acids, free fatty acids, trans fatty acids, moisture, volatiles and metallic minerals; and ingredients such as sunflower lecithin, tocopherols, rosemary extract etc for the purpose of stabilization of the product. Being a rich source of DHA, it is reportedly used in health fo .....

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..... single cell oils (SCOs) are obtained by extracting lipids from oleaginous microorganisms such as fungi (including yeats), bacteria and microalgae. These lipids contain a high percentage of triacylglycerols (TAGs), mainly of polyunsaturated fatty acids such as arachidonic acid and linoleic acid, which are liquid at room temperature. . For example. (a) Arachidonic acid oil (ARA), obtained from the fungus... (b) Schizochytrium oil, obtained from microalgae Schizochytrium sp, which may be used as an ingredient in food .. (c) these Explanatory Notes for Chapter 15 also suggest for such product to be classified, depending upon the extent of processing, in heading 1515, 1516, 1517 or 1518. (d) prior to intr .....

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..... rendered a food preparation as observed in para 4(b) above. It is clarified that DHA Algal Oil in oil form as well as in powder form (oil micro encapsulated in powder) are DHA Algal Oil. 7. In light of the foregoing, the Board considers it necessary for the purpose of uniformity in classification, to clarify that depending on the characteristics or properties of the product when presented for assessment, extent of its chemical modification, the edible or the inedible nature of the mixture or preparation of the product, the product DHA Algal oil is classifiable under the appropriate sub-heading below either of the following headings 1515, 1516, 1517 or 1518, by application of General Rules for Interpretation (GIR) of Harmonised System. .....

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