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 fat of a marine mammal, not chemically modified, and is not excluded by Chapter 15 notes.
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 from fish, not whales
Whale oil is marine mammal-derived, so fish oil subheading is not applicable.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a CITES permit for whale oil import, as whales are listed under the Convention; contact Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Verify the oil is not chemically modified and keep records of the refining process
• Classify under 1504.30.00 and note that commercial whaling products may face additional restrictions under the Marine Mammal Regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 1504.30.00
Crude Walrus Blubber Oil
Crude walrus blubber oil is an unrefined fat extracted from walrus blubber, traditionally used by Arctic communities for food and fuel. It falls under tariff item 1504.30.00 because it is a fat of a marine mammal, not chemically modified, and not covered by exclusions in Chapter 15 notes.
Dolphin Fat Fractions
Dolphin fat fractions are partially refined lipid fractions from dolphin fat, used in research for polyunsaturated fatty acid extraction. They fall under tariff item 1504.30.00 as fractions of marine mammal fats that are not chemically modified, aligning with Chapter 15 scope.
Refined Manatee Fat
Refined manatee fat is refined fat from manatees, a protected marine mammal, occasionally used in ethnomedicine. It falls under tariff item 1504.30.00 as a refined fraction of marine mammal fat, not chemically modified, but import is highly regulated due to manatee protection.
Refined Porpoise Oil
Refined porpoise oil is a refined oil from porpoises, historically used in watch lubrication and now in niche biotech applications. It falls under tariff item 1504.30.00 as a refined fat of a marine mammal, not chemically modified, per Chapter 15 notes.
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 falls under tariff item 1504.30.00 as a fat of a marine mammal, not chemically modified, and is not excluded by Chapter 15 notes.
Sea Lion Fat Oil
Sea lion fat oil is oil rendered from sea lion fat, used in animal feed supplements and leather processing. It falls under tariff item 1504.30.00 as a non-chemically modified fat of a marine mammal, distinct from fish oils in the same heading.