Product classification

HS code for Cod liver oil: 1504.10

Oils of fish, fish-liver oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

Classification of cod liver oil under HS 1504.10

Cod liver oil is classified under HS code 1504.10. This classification falls under Chapter 15, which covers fats and oils. Heading 1504 is specifically reserved for fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. Subheading 1504.10 specifically targets fish-liver oils and their fractions. Cod liver oil is a nutrient-dense oil extracted from the livers of cod fish, such as Gadus morhua. For classification under this code, the oil must be derived specifically from the liver and must not have undergone chemical modification, such as hydrogenation or interesterification, which would move it to heading 1516. The oil may be refined to remove impurities or concentrated to increase vitamin A and D content, provided the basic structure of the triglycerides remains unchanged. This classification is essential for distinguishing therapeutic or nutritional oils from general-purpose fish oils used in industrial applications or animal feed. The HS system recognizes the unique biological origin and value of liver-derived oils compared to body oils.

Covers
  • Pure cod liver oil
  • Refined cod liver oil
  • Cod liver oil fractions (non-modified)
  • Concentrated cod liver oil (natural)
Also under 1504.10
  • Carlson Labs Cod Liver Oil
  • Nordic Naturals Arctic Cod Liver Oil
  • Seven Seas Cod Liver Oil
  • Lysi Cod Liver Oil
  • NOW Foods Cod Liver Oil

Codes often confused with 1504.10

Common mistake. Cod liver oil is often confused with general fish oil, which is classified under 1504.20 (fats and oils of fish, other than liver oils). It is critical to specify the liver origin to use 1504.10. Another frequent misclassification occurs when the oil is put up in capsules for retail sale as a supplement; in many jurisdictions, this moves the product to 2106.90 (food preparations not elsewhere specified). Additionally, if the oil has been chemically modified to change its melting point or other properties, it must be classified under 1516.10. Proper documentation of the extraction source and processing method is required to maintain the 1504.10 classification.

1504.20Fats and oils and their fractions; of fish, (excluding liver-oils)2106.90Food preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 2106.101516.10Animal fats and oils and their fractions; partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared

Top exporters and importers of HS 150410 (the code used for cod liver oil), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150410 (the code used for cod liver oil) in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 150410, not only cod liver oil.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Norway $48M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$30M
  3. 3 Iceland $25M

World total: $154M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Singapore $32M
  2. 2 United States $18M
  3. 3 China $9.4M

World total: $148M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for cod liver oil

Brazil splits HS 1504.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about cod liver oil

What is the HS code for Cod liver oil?

The HS code for Cod liver oil is 150410 (Oils of fish; fish-liver oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). The HS code for cod liver oil in bulk or non-capsule form is 1504.10.

How do I classify Cod liver oil for customs?

Cod liver oil is classified under HS code 150410 — Oils of fish; fish-liver oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How is cod liver oil in capsules classified?

Cod liver oil in capsules is typically classified under HS code 2106.90 as a food supplement, rather than a simple oil.

Which countries are the top exporters of cod liver oil (HS 150410)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150410 (the code used for cod liver oil) in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($48M, 31% of world exports), Vietnam (about $30M) and Iceland ($25M). World exports came to about $154M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of cod liver oil (HS 150410)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 150410 (the code used for cod liver oil) in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($32M, 22% of world imports), the United States ($18M) and China ($9.4M). World imports came to about $148M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Is the HS code for Cod liver oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 150410 for Cod liver oil is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for cod liver oil in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 150410 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for cod liver oil depends on the product's details: 1504.10.11 (Crude cod-liver oil), 1504.10.19 (Other cod-liver oil), 1504.10.90 (Fish-liver oils other than cod).