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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from swine fat
Swine fats fall under heading 1503, separate from bovine/sheep/goat fats.
If containing soap-stocks or dregs
Residues like soap-stocks, oil foots, and dregs are classified in 1522 per chapter notes.
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
Related Products under HTS 1502.90.00.00
Lard from Sheep Fat
Edible lard rendered from sheep fat, used in cooking and baking. Falls under HTS 1502.90.00.00 as 'other' fats of sheep, distinct from bovine or goat fats and excluding heading 1503 swine fats.
Goat Tallow
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.
Bovine Suet
Raw bovine suet, the hard fat around kidneys, used in traditional cooking like puddings. Classified in 1502.90.00.00 as other bovine fats, not of heading 1503.
Mutton Fat Renderings
Rendered fat from sheep (mutton), utilized in pet food and industrial lubricants. HTS 1502.90.00.00 for other sheep fats beyond heading 1503 exclusions.
Organic Bovine Tallow
Certified organic tallow from grass-fed bovine animals, for health food supplements. Under 1502.90.00.00 as other bovine fats; organic per General Statistical Note 6.
Goat Milkfat Solids
Concentrated fat solids from goat milk, used in dairy blends. HTS 1502.90.00.00 interprets broadly for goat fats; statistical note on kg cmsc for cows but analogous.