1504.20.40.00 - Herring

This HTS classification, 1504.20.40.00, specifically identifies herring as the subject for classification within the broader category of fats and oils derived from fish. This code pertains to the fats and oils, and their fractions, extracted from herring. These substances can be in a refined or unrefined state, but they must not have undergone any chemical modification. The intended use of these fats and oils is not a determining factor for classification at this level, as long as they originate from herring.

Within the section for fats and oils of fish other than liver oils, this code for herring is distinguished from its siblings by the specific species of fish from which the oils are derived. Sibling categories include 1504.20.20.00 for cod and 1504.20.60 for other fish. Therefore, when classifying fats and oils from fish, it is crucial to identify the specific species to ensure accurate tariff application, with this subcategory being exclusively for herring.

As 1504.20.40.00 is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions under this specific code. Classification concludes at this point, meaning that once a substance is identified as fat or oil derived from herring, not chemically modified, and not a liver oil, it falls directly under this HTS code. Examples of products that would be classified here include crude or refined herring oil intended for industrial use, or as a component in animal feed, provided it meets the origin and processing criteria.