Product classification

HS code for Fish liver oil: 1504.10

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

Classification of fish liver oil under HS 1504.10

Fish liver oil is classified under HS code 1504.10. This classification is governed by the notes in Chapter 15, which covers animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products. Heading 1504 specifically addresses fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. Subheading 1504.10 is the specific category for fish-liver oils and their fractions. To qualify for this code, the oil must be extracted specifically from the livers of fish (such as cod or halibut) and must not have undergone chemical modification like hydrogenation, interesterification, or re-esterification. Refining processes such as filtering, neutralizing, or bleaching are permitted, provided the basic structure of the oil remains unchanged. The high concentration of vitamins A and D often found in these oils does not remove them from this chapter unless they are prepared as medicaments.

Covers
  • Cod liver oil in bulk
  • Halibut liver oil
  • Shark liver oil
  • Refined fish liver oil fractions
  • Crude fish liver oil
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. Fish liver oil is often confused with HS code 1504.20, which is for fish body oils (fats and oils of fish other than liver). Another common error is classifying encapsulated fish liver oil under HS code 2106.90 (food preparations) or 3004.50 (medicaments). If the oil is presented in measured doses or for therapeutic use, it may move to Chapter 30, but bulk oil remains in 1504.10.

1504.20Fats and oils and their fractions; of fish, (excluding liver-oils)2106.90Food preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 2106.103004.50Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale

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

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150410 (the code used for fish 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 fish 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 fish 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 fish liver oil

What is the HS code for Fish liver oil?

The HS code for Fish 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 fish liver oil and its fractions, provided they are not chemically modified, is 1504.10.

How do I classify Fish liver oil for customs?

Fish 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.

Does this code include fish oil capsules?

Generally, no. Once fish liver oil is encapsulated into measured doses for retail sale as a supplement, it is often reclassified under heading 2106 or 3004 depending on local customs rulings.

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

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150410 (the code used for fish 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 fish liver oil (HS 150410)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 150410 (the code used for fish 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 Fish liver oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 150410 for Fish 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 fish liver oil in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 150410 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for fish 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).