Refined Porpoise Oil from Japan
Refined oil from porpoises, a small marine mammal, used historically in watch lubrication and now in niche biotech applications. Falls under HTS 1504.30.00.00 as refined fractions of marine mammal fats, distinct from fish oils. Not covered if merely denatured per chapter notes.
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
• Require veterinary certificates confirming marine mammal origin; declare refinement process details
• Common error: classifying as synthetic lubricant under Chapter 27