Capelin Fish Oil

Refined oil from capelin (Mallotus villosus), Arctic small fish, for high DHA content. Classed in HTS 1504.20.60 as other fish oils refined, no chem mod. Used in functional foods.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

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1504.20.40Lower: 35% vs 40%

If crude capelin

Unprocessed form is crude fish oil.

1515.50.00Lower: 17.5% vs 40%

If sesame-blended

Sesame oil mixtures under 1515.

1521.90Lower: 10% vs 40%

If deoiled residue

Residues from extraction in 1521.

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