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1504 — Fats and oils and their fractions of fish or marine mammals; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
Chapter 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 1504 when importing or exporting fats and oils derived from fish or marine mammals, such as cod liver oil or seal blubber. These products can be refined or unrefined, but they must not be chemically modified.
When deciding between subheadings, consider the source of the oil. For example, HS-6 150410 specifically covers oils from fish and fish-liver oils, while HS-6 150420 includes fats from fish excluding liver oils. This distinction is crucial for accurate classification.
If your product is derived from marine mammals, you'll need to use HS-6 150430. This subheading is distinct from the fish oils and is essential for compliance with specific regulations regarding marine mammal products.
Keywords & topics
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fish oils · marine mammal fats · cod liver oil · seal oil · refined fish oil · unrefined fish oils · marine mammal products · fish fat classification · animal fats · oils of fish
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Cod liver oil for dietary supplements
- Seal blubber oil used in traditional crafts
- Refined fish oil for use in cosmetics
- Unrefined fish oils for animal feed
- Fish fat used in food production
- Fish liver oils for pharmaceutical applications
Common questions
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- What is the HS code for fish liver oil?
- How to classify seal oil in customs?
- Are fish oils chemically modified?
- What are the regulations for marine mammal fats?
- How to determine the right HS subheading for fish oils?
- What is the difference between fish oils and marine mammal oils?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- how to classify fish liver oils for import
- regulations on importing marine mammal fats
- differences between fish oils and marine mammal oils
- customs classification for cod liver oil
- requirements for refined fish oils in trade
- understanding HS codes for animal fats
- how to import seal blubber oil legally
- best practices for classifying fish fats
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 1504?
- HS-4 1504 covers fats and oils from fish and marine mammals, including oils from fish livers and other fish fats.
- How do I determine the correct HS-6 subheading?
- Identify the source of the oil: use 150410 for fish and fish-liver oils, 150420 for other fish fats, and 150430 for marine mammals.
- Are there any restrictions on importing marine mammal oils?
- Yes, there are specific regulations regarding marine mammal products, which may require permits or compliance with conservation laws.
- Can I import refined fish oils without special documentation?
- Refined fish oils generally do not require special documentation, but it's essential to check for any specific import regulations.
- What is the significance of chemical modification in HS-4 1504?
- Only non-chemically modified oils are classified under HS-4 1504, which affects how products are categorized and regulated.
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