HS Code 1504
Fish and Marine Mammal Fats
HS code 1504 includes fish oils and fats from marine mammals, widely used in dietary supplements, fish feed, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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HS Code 1504 — Fish and Marine Mammal Fats
Oils extracted from fish or sea mammals like whales and seals. Fish oil is a major commodity in the health supplement (Omega-3) and aquaculture feed industries.
What's included
- Fish liver oils
- Omega-3 fish oil (bulk)
- Whale oil
- Seal oil
- Cod liver oil
What's excluded
- Chemically modified fish oils → use
1518(Oils that have been boiled or oxidized are in 1518.)
Common examples
- Crude fish oil for aquaculture
- Refined salmon oil
- Concentrated Omega-3 ethyl esters
- Cod liver oil in drums
Frequently asked questions
Can I import whale oil?
Many countries ban or strictly regulate whale and seal oils under CITES and local conservation laws; always check national restrictions.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: IUU (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated) fishing certificates may be required for fish oil.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: Peru, Norway, Chile
- Top importers: China, Norway, Denmark
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Key takeaway
The primary code for the global Omega-3 trade, requiring strict origin documentation.
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