Food-Grade Mutton Tallow from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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