Tallow Animal Grease Inedible Blend
Blended inedible grease from bovine, sheep, and goat tallow for heavy machinery lubrication. This product falls under tariff item 1502.10.00 as it is a fat of bovine animals, sheep, or goats, other than those of heading 15.03, and is not edible.
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 blend includes fats from animals other than bovine, sheep, or goats
This subheading covers other fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, which may not apply to mixed animal fats.
If the product contains soap-stocks or other residues
Chapter note 4 directs such residues to heading 15.22.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a detailed breakdown of the animal sources in the blend to support classification
• Ensure the product is clearly marked as inedible and for industrial use only
• Verify that the grease meets any Canadian standards for heavy machinery lubricants
Related Products under Tariff item 1502.10.00
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.
Bovine Caul Fat Tallow Inedible
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.