Yellow Grease Bulk Totes from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates verifying animal fat origin and FFA content over 15% to confirm yellow grease status; ensure USDA import permits for animal-derived products
• Avoid misclassification by testing for poultry fat contamination which shifts to other codes