Bulk Menhaden Oil for Aquaculture
Bulk menhaden fish oil used as a primary lipid source in salmon and trout feeds. Specifically classified under HTS 1504.20.60.20 for menhaden-sourced fish fats and fractions. Provides essential fatty acids for fish growth without chemical alteration.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from anchovies, menhaden alternatives, or unspecified fish
Other statistical breaks for non-menhaden 'other' fish oils.
If further processed into industrial fatty acid mixtures
Complex industrial preparations of fats move to Chapter 38.
If tall oil-derived rather than marine-sourced
Glycerol esters from different sources have dedicated headings.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Include end-use statement for aquaculture to facilitate customs processing
• Monitor for oxidative stability; provide stability test results
• Use nitrogen-blanketed drums for import to prevent rancidity claims
Related Products under HTS 1504.20.60.20
Refined Menhaden Fish Oil
Refined menhaden fish oil extracted from the Brevoortia tyrannus fish, processed to remove impurities while retaining omega-3 fatty acids. Classified under HTS 1504.20.60.20 as a fraction of fish oil from menhaden, not chemically modified. Primarily used in nutritional supplements and animal feeds.
Crude Menhaden Oil for Industrial Use
Unrefined crude oil pressed from menhaden fish, containing high levels of EPA and DHA. Falls under HTS 1504.20.60.20 specifically for menhaden-derived fish oils or fractions, whether refined or not. Commonly used in manufacturing paints, varnishes, and leather treatments.
Menhaden Omega-3 Concentrate
Concentrated fraction of menhaden fish oil enriched for EPA/DHA content through physical fractionation. Classified in HTS 1504.20.60.20 as menhaden fish oil fractions, not chemically modified. Used in pharmaceutical-grade supplements and functional foods.
Food-Grade Refined Menhaden Oil
Highly purified menhaden oil meeting food safety standards, winterized and deodorized. HTS 1504.20.60.20 covers menhaden oils for all uses, including edible applications without chemical modification. Applied in aquaculture feeds and human nutrition products.