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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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