Crude Walrus Blubber Oil
Crude walrus blubber oil is an unrefined fat obtained from walrus blubber, traditionally used by Arctic communities for food and fuel. It falls under tariff item 1504.30.00 as a fat of a marine mammal that is not chemically modified, aligning with the chapter's scope for such products.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oil is derived from fish rather than marine mammals
Fish oils are classified separately under the same heading.
If the oil is from fish livers specifically
Fish liver oils have a distinct tariff item.
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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
• Ensure the oil is not chemically modified and declare it as crude
• Verify CITES permits for walrus products, as marine mammals are regulated
• Consult CBSA for any additional documentation on traditional use imports
Related Products under Tariff item 1504.30.00
Dolphin Fat Fractions
Dolphin fat fractions are partially refined components of dolphin fat, used in research for polyunsaturated fatty acid extraction. They are classified under tariff item 1504.30.00 as marine mammal fats that are not chemically modified, distinguishing them from fish-derived products.
Refined Manatee Fat
Refined manatee fat is a processed fat from manatees, a protected marine mammal, occasionally used in ethnomedicine. It falls under tariff item 1504.30.00 as a refined marine mammal fat without chemical modification, per chapter notes excluding denatured products.
Refined Porpoise Oil
Refined porpoise oil is processed oil from porpoises, a small marine mammal, historically used in watch lubrication and now in niche biotech applications. It is classified under tariff item 1504.30.00 as a refined marine mammal fat that is not chemically modified.
Refined Whale Oil
Refined whale oil is extracted from whale blubber and used in industrial applications like leather tanning and lubricant production. It falls under tariff item 1504.30.00 as a refined marine mammal fat that is not chemically modified, per the chapter's scope.
Seal Blubber Oil
Seal blubber oil is crude oil rendered from seal blubber, used in traditional Inuit diets and as a source for omega-3 supplements. It is classified under tariff item 1504.30.00 as a marine mammal fat that is not chemically modified, whether crude or refined.
Sea Lion Fat Oil
Sea lion fat oil is rendered from sea lion fat, used in animal feed supplements and leather processing. This marine mammal product fits tariff item 1504.30.00 for non-chemically modified fats and fractions, distinct from fish oils in the chapter.