Inedible Bovine Tallow from China
Rendered fat from bovine animals, specifically inedible tallow used primarily in industrial applications such as soap manufacturing, leather tanning, and as a lubricant base. Classified under HTS 1502.10.0040 as inedible tallow from bovine animals, excluding those of heading 1503 which covers edible grades.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify inedible status with processing certificates to avoid reclassification as edible under 1501 or 1503
• Include veterinary health certificates confirming origin and non-ruminant feed compliance per FDA regulations
• Declare exact fat content and ensure no water or impurities exceed statistical note thresholds for kg cmsc