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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from swine rather than sheep/goat
Pig fat tallow classifies under heading 1501, differentiated by animal source.
If degras or wool grease residues
Chapter note places wool grease residues from sheep in heading 1522.
If hydrogenated for shortening
Hydrogenated animal fats for non-edible industrial use may fall under heading 1516.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide origin certificates specifying sheep source to differentiate from bovine tallow mixtures
• Comply with USDA import permits for inedible animal fats to prevent biosecurity issues
• Test for milk solids content if blended, reporting accurately per statistical note kg cmsc
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.
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.
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.
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.