Herring Oil for Omega-3 Supplements from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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