Refined Sardine Oil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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