Dolphin Fat Fractions from Japan
Partially refined fractions from dolphin fat, employed in research for PUFA extraction. HTS 1504.30.00.00 applies to such marine mammal fractions not chemically modified, differentiating from fish-derived products. Legal definitions emphasize source specificity.
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
• Include DNA testing or origin certificates to confirm dolphin source; watch for statistical note misapplications
• Pitfall: undervaluation as generic 'marine oil'