Pollock Liver Oil from Germany
Pollock liver oil, derived from the livers of Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus), is refined for use in supplements providing omega-3s and fat-soluble vitamins. Classified under HTS 1504.10.40.00 as 'other' fish-liver oils not chemically modified. It is not from listed specific species, fitting the residual category.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Ensure documentation specifies liver origin and refinement only (no chemical alteration) to stay in 1504.10; test for peroxide values
• Comply with US FDA seafood import rules, including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plans for fish oils
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'fish oil' generically, which could lead to scrutiny over liver-specific classification