Fish Fats & Oils (Excluding Liver Oils) & Their Fractions

Menhaden (1504206020) is specifically enumerated because it is a commercially significant species in the US Atlantic fishery and its oil has distinct industrial and nutritional applications — including use in aquaculture feed and omega-3 supplements. The dedicated line allows customs to track trade flows for this species separately from generic fish oils, which fall under the residual lines.

Importers should obtain a certificate of origin or species declaration from the foreign supplier identifying the fish species used in production. This documentation supports correct classification between the species-specific lines (cod, herring, menhaden) and the residual NESOI lines, and may also be required by FDA if the product is destined for food or supplement use. A licensed customs broker can advise on the specific documentation package needed at the port of entry.