Herring Body Oil for Aquaculture Feed
Refined oil from herring bodies (non-liver), not chemically modified, for salmon farm feeds. Falls under HTS 1504.20.40.00 as a fish oil fraction from herring. High in lipids essential for fish nutrition.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from palm kernels or similar
Material origin shifts to other animal/vegetable oils if not purely fish-derived.
If described as feed grade fatty acid mix
Industrial fatty alcohol/ acid preparations from fish oils may fall under 3823.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide end-use statements for aquaculture to support duty preferences if applicable
• Test for heavy metals/PCBs common in marine oils to meet import safety standards
• Declare accurately as 'not for human consumption' to avoid food import scrutiny
Related Products under HTS 1504.20.40.00
Refined Herring Fish Oil
Herring fish oil extracted from herring fish, refined to remove impurities but not chemically modified. It falls under HTS 1504.20.40.00 as a fat and oil fraction of herring, a type of fish other than liver oils. Commonly used in nutritional supplements and animal feed.
Herring Oil for Omega-3 Supplements
High-purity herring oil standardized for omega-3 fatty acids, refined from herring flesh. Classified under HTS 1504.20.40.00 as an unmodified fraction of fish oil from herring. Primarily used in human dietary supplements.
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.
Pharmaceutical Grade Herring Oil
Highly refined herring fish oil meeting USP standards for medicinal use, unmodified chemically. Classified in HTS 1504.20.40.00 for herring fish oil fractions. Used in capsules for cardiovascular health.
Bulk Refined Herring Lipid Fraction
Concentrated lipid fractions from refined herring oil, not chemically modified. Under HTS 1504.20.40.00 as herring fish oil fractions for industrial applications. Used in cosmetics and paints.