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

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.

1504.30.00.00Lower: 22.5% vs 35%

If from marine mammals like whale

Oils from marine mammals are in a separate subheading 1504.30, distinct from fish oils.

1517.90.90Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If Mixtures of fish oils with vegetable fats fall under 1517 as edible mixtures not elsewhere specified.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

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