Product classification
HS code for Seal oil: 1504.30
Fats and oils and their fractions, of marine mammals.
Classification of seal oil under HS 1504.30
Seal oil is classified under HS code 1504.30. This classification is governed by the rules of 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. The heading is divided into three subheadings: 1504.10 for fish-liver oils, 1504.20 for other fish fats and oils, and 1504.30 for fats and oils of marine mammals. Since seals are marine mammals, their oil is excluded from the fish-related subheadings and must be placed in 1504.30. This applies to oil extracted from the blubber or other tissues. The oil can be crude or refined (e.g., bleached, deodorized) and still remain under this code, provided the essential fatty acid structure has not been altered through processes like hydrogenation or esterification. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the oil is intended for industrial use or human consumption as a supplement.
- Covers
- Crude seal oil
- Refined seal blubber oil
- Seal oil fractions
- Omega-3 seal oil (non-encapsulated)
- Industrial grade seal oil
- Also under 1504.30
- Inuit Seal Oil
- Omega-3 Seal Oil (Canada)
- historical whale oil products
- specific research samples
Codes often confused with 1504.30
Common mistake. Seal oil is frequently misclassified under 1504.20, which is reserved for fish oils. It is important to distinguish between fish and marine mammals for correct subheading selection. Furthermore, if the seal oil is hydrogenated, it moves to 1516.10. If it is put up in measured doses (capsules) as a medicament, it may be classified under 3004.90, though dietary supplements often remain in Chapter 15 or move to 2106.90 depending on local customs rulings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 150430 (the code used for seal oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150430 (the code used for seal oil) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 28% 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 150430, not only seal oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $1.4M 34% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.1M 26% of world exports
- 3 Oman $511K 12% of world exports
World total: $4.2M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $1.4M 28% of world imports
- 2 Norway $1.1M 23% of world imports
- 3 Canada $874K 18% of world imports
World total: $4.8M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for seal oil
Brazil classifies seal oil under NCM 1504.30.00: HS 1504.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about seal oil
What is the HS code for Seal oil?
The HS code for Seal oil is 150430 (Fats and oils and their fractions; of marine mammals). The HS code for seal oil and other marine mammal oils is 1504.30.
How do I classify Seal oil for customs?
Seal oil is classified under HS code 150430 — Fats and oils and their fractions; of marine mammals. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include seal oil capsules?
If the capsules are sold as a simple food supplement, they may stay in 1504.30 or 2106.90; however, if they have therapeutic claims, they may be classified under 3004.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of seal oil (HS 150430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150430 (the code used for seal oil) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($1.4M, 34% of world exports), the United States ($1.1M) and Oman ($511K). World exports came to about $4.2M, 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 seal oil (HS 150430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 150430 (the code used for seal oil) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.4M, 28% of world imports), Norway ($1.1M) and Canada ($874K). World imports came to about $4.8M, 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 Seal oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 150430 for Seal 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 seal oil in Brazil?
In Brazil, seal oil (HS 150430) is classified under NCM 1504.30.00.