Non-liver fish oil from India
India exported $100 million of non-liver fish oil (HS 1504.20) in FY2025-26, up 111% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $100MUp 110.9% on last year
- HS code
- 1504.20Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1504.20.20.00 | Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oils: Cod | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 1504.20.40.00 | Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oils: Herring | 1¢/kg | – | – |
| 1504.20.60 | Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oils: Other | 1.5¢/kg + 5% | – | – |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of non-liver fish oil
India's exports to all countries under HS 1504.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 1504.20 is 7.3%, ranging from 0% to 10.9% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 2.4% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on non-liver fish oil from India?
10% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 1504.20, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for non-liver fish oil?
1504.20, under heading 1504 (Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export non-liver fish oil?
Yes. India exported $100 million under HS 1504.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.