Menhaden Fish Oil Refined from Mexico
Refined menhaden oil from Brevoortia spp., a US Atlantic fish, processed for industrial and feed uses. Falls under HTS 1504.20.60 as other fish oil fractions, refined but not chemically modified. High in omega-3 for aquaculture feed.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Comply with AAFCO specs for feed grade; test for dioxins per FDA import alerts
• Declare exact refinement process to Customs to prevent duty disputes
• Ship in food-grade tankers; bulk preferred over drums for cost efficiency