Beef Tallow for Leather Tanning from Japan
Industrial-grade beef tallow applied in leather tanning to soften hides and improve pliability. Under HTS 1502.10.00 as rendered bovine fat, not for human consumption or heading 1503.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure APHIS permits for ruminant-derived imports; declare industrial end-use to avoid food channel inspections
• Monitor for peroxide value to ensure quality