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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from marine mammals like whale
Oils from marine mammals are in a separate subheading 1504.30, distinct from fish oils.
If Mixtures of fish oils with vegetable fats fall under 1517 as edible mixtures not elsewhere specified.
If mixed into animal feed premix
When incorporated into prepared animal feed, it shifts from pure oil to feed preparations in Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab tests proving omega-3 (EPA/DHA) content and that it's not from liver sources
• Label as 'food grade' if for human consumption and comply with FDA import alerts on contaminants
• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest industrial use, triggering different statistical reporting
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.
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.
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.
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.