Cod Liver Oil Fractions from China
Concentrated fractions of cod liver oil, separated to isolate omega-3s or vitamins, obtained via physical processes like distillation. Falls under HTS 1504.10.20.00 as fractions of cod fish-liver oils, not chemically modified. Used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document fraction separation method (e.g
• molecular distillation) to prove no chemical modification
• Comply with FDA/USP standards for purity; adulteration risks reclassification as preparations
• Declare exact fraction composition to avoid undervaluation penalties