HS HEADING 1504

Fats and oils and their fractions of fish or marine mammals; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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1504

CHAPTER

15 — Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products

In plain English

This category covers fats and oils derived from fish or marine mammals, including their separated parts. These products are included regardless of whether they have been refined, provided they have not undergone chemical modification. The classification distinguishes between fish oils, specifically including liver oils, and other fish fats and oils that exclude liver varieties. It also separately lists fats and oils obtained from marine mammals.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

1504.10

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

1504.20

Fats and oils and their fractions; of fish, (excluding liver-oils)

1504.30

Fats and oils and their fractions; of marine mammals

Chapter 15 classification notes

Anti-dumping duties common on palm oil and biodiesel feedstocks. Country-of-origin labelling strict in EU (Olive Oil Regulation 29/2012).

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Margarine: 1517, not 1509. Flavoured / infused oils move to Chapter 21 if food-ready. Biodiesel and fuel esters: Chapter 38 (3824.99), not Chapter 15.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 15

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