Inedible Beef Tallow for Soap Making from Japan
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 — 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
• 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