Industrial Yellow Grease Drums
Yellow grease in 55-gallon drums, sourced from pig fat and restaurant fryer oil, used in soap manufacturing and as a feed ingredient. Its unrefined nature and pig origin place it under other pig fat.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the grease is mixed with other oils and processed for industrial use
Blended or processed fats may fall under heading 15.18.
If the product is formulated as a complete animal feed
Prepared animal feed preparations are classified in Chapter 23.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the drums are clearly labeled with the product's composition and pig fat content for CBSA inspection
• If the grease is intended for animal feed, verify CFIA feed registration requirements
• Keep records of the blending ratio with vegetable oils to justify classification
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