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1502.90.00.00/Tallow Animal Fat/Japan

Tallow Animal Fat from Japan

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 — 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%
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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