Sablefish Liver Oil from China
Sablefish (black cod) liver oil is refined from Anoplopoma fimbria livers, valued for high omega-3 content in premium supplements. It is classified in HTS 1504.10.40.00 as other fish-liver oils, refined without chemical changes. Popular in high-end nutraceuticals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
• Use invoice details specifying 'liver oil' vs. 'fish oil' to avoid disputes over 1504.10 vs. 1504.20
• FDA prior notice required for fish oil shipments; file via ACE system 72 hours pre-arrival