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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from fish livers
Liver oils like cod liver oil are classified separately in 1504.10, excluding other fish oils.
If chemically modified or hydrogenated
Chemically modified fish oils, such as hydrogenated forms, move to heading 1516 for animal or vegetable fats that are modified.
If soap-stocks or foots/dregs
Residues like soap-stocks, oil foots, and dregs from herring oil refining fall under 1522 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the oil is from herring and not chemically modified to avoid reclassification under Chapter 15 headings for modified fats
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming refinement process and marine origin for customs compliance
• Check for omega-3 content labeling requirements and ensure no liver oil contamination
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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.
Herring Body Oil for Aquaculture Feed
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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.