Food-Grade Mutton Tallow
Rendered sheep fat suitable for culinary use, such as frying or confectionery. Falls under HTS 1502.10.00.20 as edible tallow from sheep, excluding those of heading 1503 which cover inedible grades.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If technically modified or from waste
Inedible sheep tallow for industrial purposes like candles is in heading 1503.
If residue like soap-stock after processing
Byproducts such as tallow foots or dregs are classified in heading 1522 per chapter notes.
If used in dairy product manufacturing as an ingredient
When incorporated into cheese or butter products, it may fall under Chapter 4 dairy preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming origin from healthy sheep and edibility for food safety compliance
• Label clearly as 'edible' with nutritional info to distinguish from technical grades
Related Products under HTS 1502.10.00.20
Culinary Goat Tallow
High-quality rendered goat fat for ethnic cuisines and high-heat cooking. HTS 1502.10.00.20 covers edible tallow from goats, separate from inedible fats in heading 1503.
Organic Edible Sheep Tallow
Certified organic rendered sheep fat for health-conscious cooking. HTS 1502.10.00.20 for edible sheep tallow; organic status per General Statistical Note 6.
Halal Certified Goat Tallow
Rendered goat fat certified halal for religious dietary use in cooking. Edible tallow under HTS 1502.10.00.20 from goats.
Edible Beef Tallow
Pure rendered fat from bovine suet, processed for human consumption in cooking and baking. Classified under HTS 1502.10.00.20 as edible tallow from bovine animals, distinct from inedible varieties used in industrial applications.
Premium Edible Bovine Suet Fat
Refined tallow from beef suet, used in pastries and traditional baking. Specifically edible under HTS 1502.10.00.20, excluding heading 1503 inedible tallow.
Grass-Fed Beef Dripping Tallow
Edible beef fat rendered from grass-fed cattle, popular in keto diets. Classified as edible bovine tallow in HTS 1502.10.00.20.