Crude Herring Oil Extract

Unrefined crude oil pressed from herring fish, containing natural fractions without chemical alteration. It is specifically under HTS 1504.20.40.00 for herring-derived fish oils and fractions. Used as raw material for further refinement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1504.20.20.00Same rate: 35%

If from cod, halibut, or salmon (not herring)

Other specific fish oils like cod have dedicated subheadings before the 'herring' breakout.

1520.00.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If glycerol ester of fatty acids

Refined fractions like glycerol esters from herring oil go to 1520, excluding crude oils.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 35%

If for industrial petroleum-like uses

If used as lubricant base rather than food/feed, may classify under petroleum oils in Chapter 27.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit origin certificates confirming herring species to distinguish from other fish oils

Document extraction method to prove no chemical modification occurred

Beware of moisture content affecting 'kg' quantity declarations at customs