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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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