Refined Menhaden Fish Oil from Germany
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 — 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 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