Refined Sardine Oil from China
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.
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 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