Hake Liver Oil from Mexico
Refined hake liver oil comes from the livers of hake fish (Merluccius species) and is used in nutritional supplements for its high vitamin content. It qualifies for HTS 1504.10.40.00 as an 'other' fish-liver oil fraction, refined but chemically unmodified. Distinct from body oils or chemically treated products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit lab reports proving no chemical modification and pure liver origin to prevent shifts to modified fat headings
• Include sustainable fishing certifications (e.g
• MSC) as customs may request for marine products to avoid delays
• Watch for contamination issues common in fish oils; ensure heavy metal testing to meet FDA entry requirements