Edible Beef Tallow from China
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.
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
• 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