Edible Beef Tallow
Refined tallow derived from bovine fat, processed for human consumption in cooking and food manufacturing. Classified under HTS 1502.10.00 as tallow from bovine animals, distinct from inedible grades or those of heading 1503. It is solid at room temperature and used for frying or as a shortening substitute.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from unrendered suet or similar
Unrendered bovine fats fall under heading 1501 before rendering into tallow.
If chemically modified
Modified animal fats beyond mere denaturation are classified in heading 1518.
If imported as animal fat trimmings
Raw fat trimmings are meat products under Chapter 2, not rendered tallow.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming fitness for human consumption; ensure labeling distinguishes edible from inedible tallow to avoid reclassification
• Verify supplier compliance with USDA import regulations for animal fats
Related Products under HTS 1502.10.00
Inedible Beef Tallow for Soap Making
High-quality inedible tallow rendered from beef cattle fat, primarily used in soap and candle production. Falls under HTS 1502.10.00 as bovine tallow not of heading 1503, valued for its saponification properties in industrial applications.
Mutton Tallow
Rendered fat from sheep (mutton), used in industrial lubricants and leather processing. Classified in HTS 1502.10.00 as fats from sheep or goats, other than heading 1503, due to its animal origin and rendering process.
Goat Tallow for Cosmetics
Pure rendered goat fat used as a base in natural skincare and cosmetic formulations for its moisturizing properties. HTS 1502.10.00 covers tallow from goats, excluding heading 1503, suitable for non-food personal care products.
Beef Tallow for Leather Tanning
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.
Sheep Tallow Lubricant Base
Rendered sheep tallow serving as a base stock for specialty lubricants in machinery. HTS 1502.10.00 applies to sheep fats rendered into tallow form, excluding those of heading 1503.
Premium Rendered Beef Suet Tallow
High-purity tallow from beef suet, ideal for baking and confectionery. Classified under HTS 1502.10.00 as bovine tallow, rendered and suitable for food use excluding heading 1503.