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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1501Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If derived from swine instead of bovine

Porcine fats like lard are distinctly classified in heading 1501.

1520.00Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If tall oil or glycerol-derived

Refined glycerol esters from fats fall under heading 1520.

1517.90Higher: 18% vs 17.5%

If for retail-packed edible mixtures

Edible mixtures of animal fats in consumer packaging may go to heading 1517.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit melting point and free fatty acid tests to prove food suitability

Comply with FDA prior notice for animal-derived food imports