Biodiesel Feedstock Yellow Grease
Yellow grease specifically graded for biodiesel production, consisting of pig fat blended with used vegetable oils, classified in HTS 1501.20.00.60 for its pig fat base. Its high FFA content makes it ideal for transesterification processes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominantly vegetable oil with minimal animal fat
Biodiesel from vegetable sources uses 3826 for fatty substances, differing by primary composition.
If refined sunflower oil blend exceeds pig fat
Predominant vegetable oils like sunflower classify under Chapter 15 vegetable fats, not animal.
If significant swine fat but no poultry exclusion
Swine fats excluding lard go to 1502 in some contexts, but yellow grease specifies 1501.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis showing minimum 10% pig fat solids; secure EPA approvals for biofuel imports
• Watch for seasonal FFA fluctuations affecting quality declarations
Related Products under HTS 1501.20.00.60
Yellow Grease Bulk Totes
Yellow grease is a low-grade animal fat derived primarily from used cooking oil mixed with pig fat residues, classified under HTS 1501.20.00.60 as other pig fat. It is commonly sold in bulk totes for industrial recycling into biodiesel or animal feed. This classification applies due to its origin from pig fat processing and high free fatty acid content.
Industrial Yellow Grease Drums
Yellow grease in 55-gallon drums, sourced from pig fat and restaurant fryer oil, falls under HTS 1501.20.00.60 as other pig fat due to its unrefined nature and pig origin. Used mainly in soap manufacturing and as a feed additive after processing.
Yellow Grease for Soap Production
Unrefined yellow grease packaged for industrial soap-making, derived from pig fat collection points, under HTS 1501.20.00.60 as other pig fat. Its impurities provide cost-effective saponification base.
Recycled Restaurant Yellow Grease
Yellow grease collected from restaurant pig fat fryers and blended, classified HTS 1501.20.00.60 as other pig fat due to its degraded, high-acid profile. Primarily exported for fuel and oleochemical uses.
High FFA Yellow Pig Grease
Yellow grease with FFA content exceeding 20%, sourced from pig processing waste, under HTS 1501.20.00.60 for other pig fat. Used in lubricants and as tanning agent in leather industry.
Yellow Grease Animal Feed Grade
Filtered yellow grease meeting feed safety standards, from pig fat sources, HTS 1501.20.00.60 as other pig fat. Added to livestock rations for energy content post-FFA adjustment.