Refined Sardine Oil
This is refined fish oil extracted from sardines, used primarily in nutritional supplements and animal feed. It falls under HTS 1504.20.60.40 as a fraction of fish oil, other than liver oils, that is not chemically modified. The 'other' subheading applies to non-liver marine oils that are refined but not chemically altered.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from fish livers
Liver oils like cod liver oil are classified separately in 1504.10, excluding them from the 'other' fish oils category.
If chemically modified, such as hydrogenated
Chemically modified fish oils shift to heading 1516 for animal or poultry fats that have undergone chemical processes.
If mixed with other ingredients for animal feed
When blended into prepared animal feed mixtures, it may classify as a feed preparation rather than pure fish oil.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the oil is from fish other than liver sources and not chemically modified to avoid reclassification under Chapter 15 headings for modified fats
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming marine mammal-free content and refinement process to meet FDA import requirements
• Label shipments clearly as 'fish oil - not for human consumption' if intended for animal feed to prevent FDA holds
Related Products under HTS 1504.20.60.40
Menstrual Shark Liver Oil
Refined oil from menhaden or shark, excluding liver portions, used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It qualifies for HTS 1504.20.60.40 as other fish oils or fractions, refined but not chemically modified. This covers small pelagic fish oils prevalent in North Atlantic fisheries.
Capelin Fish Oil
Refined fraction from capelin fish, popular in Norwegian fisheries for supplement production. Classified in HTS 1504.20.60.40 as other fish oil fractions, refined without chemical modification. Known for high astaxanthin content.
Refined Pollock Oil
Oil refined from Alaska pollock, a major US fishery product for omega-3 concentrates. Under HTS 1504.20.60.40 for other fish oils, not liver-derived or chemically modified. Widely used in functional foods.
Anchovy Fish Oil Fraction
A concentrated fraction of anchovy oil, refined for omega-3 content, commonly used in aquaculture feed. Classified under HTS 1504.20.60.40 as other fish oil fractions excluding liver oils and chemical modifications. It represents purified components from marine fish sources.
Refined Herring Oil
High-quality refined oil from herring fish, utilized in dietary supplements for EPA/DHA content. Falls under HTS 1504.20.60.40 for other refined fish oils excluding liver oils and chemical modifications. It's a key source of marine omega-3s.
Mackerel Oil Fraction
Concentrated, refined fraction from Atlantic mackerel for pet nutrition. HTS 1504.20.60.40 covers such other fish oil fractions excluding liver and modifications. High in marine lipids.