Refined Whale Oil from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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