HS Code for Fish oil

Fish oil (excluding liver oil) is classified under HS code 1504.20. This classification is part of Chapter 15, which covers animal or vegetable fats and oils. Heading 1504 is dedicated to fats and oils and their fractions of fish or marine mammals. While 1504.10 is reserved for liver oils, 1504.20 covers all other fish fats and oils, typically referred to as fish body oils. These are generally obtained from the processing of oily fish species like anchovies, sardines, or salmon. The classification requires that the oil is not chemically modified. It can be crude or refined (neutralized, bleached, or deodorized), but if it undergoes processes like hydrogenation to harden the fat, it moves to heading 1516. This code is vital for the trade of bulk oils used in the manufacture of margarine, industrial coatings, or as a source of Omega-3 fatty acids in animal nutrition.

Products Included

• Crude fish body oil
• Refined salmon oil (not chemically modified)
• Sardine and anchovy oils
• Stearin and olein fractions of fish oil
• Menhaden oil

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is with HS code 1504.10 (fish liver oil). Importers must distinguish between oil extracted from the liver and oil extracted from the whole body or trimmings. Another error involves 1516.10, which is for animal fats and oils that have been hydrogenated or solidified. If the fish oil has been chemically altered to change its melting point, it must be moved from 1504.20 to 1516.10.

FAQ

What is the HS code for fish oil?

The HS code for fish fats and oils (excluding liver oils) and their fractions, not chemically modified, is 1504.20.

Is salmon oil classified under this code?

Yes, salmon oil extracted from the body of the fish is classified under 1504.20, provided it has not been chemically modified or prepared as a retail supplement.