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Tallow Animal Fat

Refined tallow derived from bovine fat, used primarily in soap and candle manufacturing. Classified under HTS 1502.90.00.00 as fats of bovine animals, other than those of heading 1503, excluding sheep or goat fats specified elsewhere.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1503.00.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If derived from swine fat

Swine fats fall under heading 1503, separate from bovine/sheep/goat fats.

1522.00.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 17.5%

If containing soap-stocks or dregs

Residues like soap-stocks, oil foots, and dregs are classified in 1522 per chapter notes.

1518.00.40.00Higher: 25.5% vs 17.5%

If animal fats or fractions thereof

Heading 1518 covers processed animal/vegetable fats, but chapter note excludes merely denatured fats.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin certification to distinguish bovine/sheep/goat fats from heading 1503 (swine fats)

Ensure documentation confirms edibility status to avoid reclassification under inedible tallow codes

Test for purity; residues may shift to heading 1522 as soap-stocks or dregs