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Sheep Tallow Lubricant Base from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify non-food, industrial use in entry docs; test for acid value compliance

• Ensure no cross-contamination with edible animal fats