Refined Sardine Oil from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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