Refined Sardine Oil
Refined sardine oil is extracted from sardines (Sardina pilchardus), a small oily fish, and processed to remove impurities while retaining omega-3 fatty acids. It falls under HTS 1504.20.60 as a refined fraction of fish oil, excluding liver oils, used primarily in supplements and animal feed. Not chemically modified, it qualifies as 'other' fish oils in this subheading.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from marine mammals like whale
Oils from marine mammals shift to heading 1504.30, separate from fish oils.
If chemically modified via hydrogenation
Chemical alterations like hydrogenation classify under Chapter 15 animal/veg fats modified.
If sold as meal or feed byproduct
Residues or mixtures for animal feed fall under preparations of animal origin in 2309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sustainability certifications like MSC to meet US import regs and avoid FDA scrutiny on wild-caught fish oils
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming no chemical modification and fish species origin to prevent misclassification
• Label clearly as 'refined fish oil' with FFA and peroxide values to comply with FDA GRAS standards for food use
Related Products under HTS 1504.20.60
Cod Body Oil Refined
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.
Anchovy Omega-3 Oil
Concentrated omega-3 oil refined from anchovies (Engraulis spp.), rich in DHA for nutritional applications. HTS 1504.20.60 covers this as other refined fish oil fractions, not chemically modified or liver-derived. Commonly used in heart health supplements.
Menhaden Fish Oil Refined
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.
Herring Oil Refined
Refined oil from herring (Clupea harengus), deodorized for purity in nutraceuticals. HTS 1504.20.60 applies to this other refined fish oil, excluding liver and chemical mods. Source of EPA for joint health products.
Salmon Body Oil Fraction
Refined fraction from farmed salmon (Salmo salar) bodies, concentrated for DHA. Under HTS 1504.20.60 as other fish oil fractions, refined sans chemical change. Used in infant formula fortification.
Tuna Oil Refined
Refined oil from skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), high in DHA for eye health supps. HTS 1504.20.60 for other refined fish oils, not liver or modified. Sourced from canning byproducts.