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

HS v2017 Code: 150410

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

HS code 150410 covers the production and trade of fish oils and fish-liver oils. These oils are an important commodity in the global food and pharmaceutical industries, providing valuable nutrients and health benefits. The fish oil industry plays a significant role in the broader economy, supporting fishing and aquaculture activities, as well as downstream processing and distribution sectors.

Production process

Fish oils are typically produced through the extraction and refining of oils from various fish species, including anchovies, sardines, and cod. The main production steps involve catching the fish, separating the oil-rich parts, and then processing the raw material through techniques such as pressing, centrifugation, and distillation to obtain the refined oil product.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the fish oil industry include the raw fish material, which is sourced from commercial fishing or aquaculture operations. Additionally, the industry requires specialized equipment for oil extraction, refining, and packaging, as well as energy sources and other consumables to support the production process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 150410 is refined fish oils and fish-liver oils, which are then used as ingredients in a wide range of products, including 150430 Fats and oils and their fractions, of marine mammals or of fish, other than cod liver oil, 210610 Protein concentrates and textured protein substances, and 300450 Other medicaments for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not elsewhere specified or included.

Revisions to 150410

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 150410. The most recent 1 version of this code (150410) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 150410 ( HS v2017).

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/15'>15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared animal fats; animal or vegetable waxes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1504'>1504: Fats and oils and their fractions of fish or marine mammals; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/150410'>150410: Oils of fish; fish-liver oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/150420'>150420: Fats and oils and their fractions; of fish, (excluding liver-oils)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/150430'>150430: Fats and oils and their fractions; of marine mammals</a>"]

    

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