Tallow Animal Fat from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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