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.
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Alternative Classifications
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If blended with mineral oils
Petroleum-based lubricant mixtures including animal fats classify under heading 2710.
If from lambs under age threshold
Tallow from younger sheep is reserved for heading 1503.
If as pitch or stearin residues
Tallow processing pitches are classified in heading 1522 per chapter note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify non-food, industrial use in entry docs; test for acid value compliance
• Ensure no cross-contamination with edible animal fats
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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.
Inedible Beef Tallow for Soap Making
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Goat Tallow for Cosmetics
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Premium Rendered Beef Suet Tallow
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