Inedible Beef Tallow for Soap Making from China
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.
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
• Label clearly as 'inedible' to prevent food import scrutiny; provide certificates of analysis for fatty acid content
• Check for restrictions on ruminant materials due to BSE regulations