Refined Cod Liver Oil from Japan
Refined cod liver oil extracted from the livers of cod fish (Gadus morhua), rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A and D. It falls under HTS 1504.10.20.00 as a fish-liver oil specifically from cod, not chemically modified. Primarily used as a nutritional supplement.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify origin certification to confirm cod species (Gadus morhua) and ensure no chemical modification per chapter notes
• Provide lab analysis for purity and fraction content; common pitfall is misclassifying refined vs crude oils
• Label with FDA nutritional claims if for human consumption to avoid reclassification