Beef Tallow for Leather Tanning
Industrial-grade beef tallow rendered from bovine fat, used in leather tanning to soften hides and improve pliability. It is not for human consumption and does not fall under heading 15.03, which covers lard stearin, oleostearin, or tallow oil.
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 product is lard stearin, oleostearin, or tallow oil rather than tallow itself.
Heading 15.03 covers these specific rendered fat fractions, which are excluded from heading 15.02.
If the product contains soap-stocks, oil foots, or dregs mixed with tallow.
Chapter note 4 classifies soap-stocks and similar residues under heading 15.22.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tallow is clearly marked as inedible and for industrial use to avoid classification under edible fat headings
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Keep records of the rendering process to confirm it meets the definition of tallow
Related Products under Tariff item 1502.10.00
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Inedible tallow from bovine caul fat, used in pharmaceutical ointments and metalworking fluids. It is classified as inedible bovine tallow under this tariff item.
Culinary Goat Tallow
High-quality rendered goat fat for ethnic cuisines and high-heat cooking. It is classified as edible tallow from goats, separate from inedible fats in heading 15.03.
Edible Beef Tallow
Refined tallow derived from bovine fat, processed for human consumption in cooking and food manufacturing. It is classified as tallow from bovine animals, distinct from inedible grades or products of heading 15.03.
Food-Grade Mutton Tallow
Rendered sheep fat suitable for culinary use, such as frying or confectionery. It is classified as edible tallow from sheep, excluding those of heading 15.03 which cover inedible grades.
Goat Fat Tallow for Candle Wax
Rendered goat tallow blended for traditional candle making, providing a clean burn and scent hold. It is classified under this tariff item as tallow from goats, other than products of heading 15.03.
Goat Tallow for Cosmetics
Pure rendered goat fat used as a base in natural skincare and cosmetic formulations for its moisturizing properties. It is classified as tallow from goats, excluding heading 15.03, and is suitable for non-food personal care products.