Bulk Menhaden Oil for Aquaculture
Bulk menhaden fish oil used as a primary lipid source in salmon and trout aquaculture feeds. The oil is refined but not chemically modified, and it is not a liver oil, so it is classified under tariff item 1504.20.00. It provides essential omega-3 fatty acids for fish growth and health.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is derived from fish livers
Liver oils are classified separately from other fish oils.
If the oil is mixed with other ingredients to form a complete feed
Prepared animal feed preparations are classified under heading 23.09.
If the oil is denatured or rendered unfit for human or animal consumption
Denatured fats and oils may be classified under heading 15.18.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the oil is not chemically modified and is not a liver oil to stay within tariff item 1504.20.00
• If the oil is for animal feed, check if a feed registration or import permit is required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
• Keep shipping documents that specify the species (menhaden) and the refining process
Related Products under Tariff item 1504.20.00
Anchovy Fish Oil Fraction
A concentrated fraction of anchovy oil, refined for omega-3 content, commonly used in aquaculture feed. The product is a fraction of fish oil, not chemically modified, and not a liver oil, so it falls under tariff item 1504.20.00. It provides essential fatty acids for fish and shrimp farming.
Anchovy Omega-3 Oil
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