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Mixed Bovine-Sheep Inedible Tallow

Blended inedible tallow from bovine and sheep sources, applied in oleochemical manufacturing and as a base for industrial lubricants. Classified in HTS 1502.10.0040 for inedible mixtures of these animal fats.

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.

1502.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If from other animal sources like deer

Tallow from animals not specified in 1502.10 (e.g., deer) goes to 1502.90.

1518.00Higher: 18% vs 17.5%

If merely denatured without fractionation

Chapter note directs denatured fats to the heading of undenatured equivalents.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify blend ratios in entry docs to match statistical reporting requirements

• Ensure no goat fat inclusion if declaring pure bovine-sheep for quota purposes

• Avoid denaturation that could shift to original fat headings per chapter note

Related Products under HTS 1502.10.00.40

Inedible Bovine Tallow

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.

Technical Sheep Tallow

Inedible rendered fat derived from sheep carcasses, utilized in the production of industrial soaps, candles, and as a component in animal feed additives. Falls under HTS 1502.10.0040 as inedible tallow from sheep, distinct from edible sheep fats.

Goat Tallow Industrial Grade

Inedible goat fat rendered for non-food uses like biofuel production, cosmetics formulation, and rubber processing. HTS 1502.10.0040 covers inedible tallow from goats, excluding edible or heading 1503 variants.

Rendering Plant Beef Tallow Inedible

Byproduct inedible beef tallow from rendering plants, used in soap noodles, animal feed binders, and explosives manufacturing. HTS 1502.10.0040 designates it as inedible bovine tallow.

Industrial Goat Fat Tallow

Inedible tallow extracted from goat fat for use in textile processing, ink production, and as a cutting oil additive. Covered by HTS 1502.10.0040 for goat-derived inedible tallow.

Sheep Suet Rendered Inedible

Rendered inedible suet from sheep kidneys, employed in traditional soap-making and as biodiesel feedstock. HTS 1502.10.0040 includes such sheep tallow forms.