Goat Tallow from Japan
Pure goat tallow used in cosmetics and skincare products for its moisturizing properties. HTS 1502.90.00.00 applies to fats of goats, other than heading 1503, encompassing unprocessed or simply rendered forms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include veterinary certificates confirming animal origin and health status
• Avoid denaturation; per chapter note, merely denatured fats stay in origin heading
• Monitor for contamination that could relegate to 1522 as wool grease residues