Oxidized Fish Oil from Germany
Oxidized fish oil is chemically modified by controlled oxidation to raise peroxide value for leather tanning and printing inks. HTS 1518.00.40.00 includes such inedible modified marine oils.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide peroxide value test results (>10 meq/kg) proving oxidation modification
• Declare EPA/omega-3 content to counter food-grade assumptions
• Use nitrogen blanketing during storage to prevent further auto-oxidation