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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from marine mammals like whales or seals
Separate heading exists for marine mammal fats versus fish oils.
If chemically modified for specific industrial emulsifiers
Chemical processing excludes from unmodified fish oil classification.
If sold as a complete fish solubles feed ingredient
Prepared animal feeds with menhaden oil mixed in fall under Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA prior notice for food-grade imports and comply with seafood HACCP requirements
• Declare peroxide value and anisidine value in docs to prove refinement quality
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'fish oil' generally to prevent higher duties or audits
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.
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.