Cod Body Oil Refined from Germany
Refined oil from cod (Gadus morhua) bodies, excluding liver, purified for high purity EPA/DHA content. Classified in HTS 1504.20.60 as 'other' refined fish oils not chemically modified, ideal for pharmaceutical-grade omega-3 capsules. Processing involves degumming and deodorizing without altering chemical structure.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure documentation distinguishes body oil from liver oil to avoid reclassification under 1504.10
• Test for heavy metals and PCBs as required for US entry; provide lab COA from accredited labs
• For bulk imports, use nitrogen-blanketed tanks to prevent oxidation during shipping