Beef Tallow

Rendered fat derived from beef cattle, used in cooking and food processing. Classified under HTS 1516.10.00.00 as an animal fat fraction, partly or wholly hydrogenated or refined but not further prepared.

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.

0209Lower: 13.2% vs 17.5%

If unrendered or imported as tall oil for rendering

Unrendered animal fats fall under Chapter 2 as meat by-products, not processed oils.

1518.00Higher: 18% vs 17.5%

If chemically modified beyond hydrogenation, like merely denatured

Denatured animal fats are classified by their undenatured equivalent per Chapter Note.

3823.70.20.00Higher: 22.6% vs 17.5%

If sold as industrial fatty mixture or distillate

Industrial fatty acids from animal fats shift to Chapter 38 for chemical products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify animal origin certification to comply with USDA and FDA import regulations

Provide lab analysis confirming hydrogenation status and absence of further preparation

Avoid misclassification as edible rendered fats by ensuring no additives beyond basic refining