Refined Herring Fish Oil from Germany
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.
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
• 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