Refined Menhaden Fish Oil from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify origin certification to confirm menhaden species (Brevoortia spp.) for accurate HTS classification
• Include marine oil quality certificates showing no chemical modification to avoid reclassification
• Declare exact refining process in documentation to prevent duties under general fish oil categories