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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unrendered or imported as tall oil for rendering
Unrendered animal fats fall under Chapter 2 as meat by-products, not processed oils.
If chemically modified beyond hydrogenation, like merely denatured
Denatured animal fats are classified by their undenatured equivalent per Chapter Note.
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
Related Products under HTS 1516.10.00.00
Lard Oil Fraction
Fractionated oil from rendered pork fat, hydrogenated for stability in baking. Falls under HTS 1516.10.00.00 for animal fats and their fractions, refined but not further prepared.
Hydrogenated Mutton Tallow
Sheep fat rendered and hydrogenated for industrial and culinary uses. HTS 1516.10.00.00 covers such animal fat fractions that are modified but not further prepared.
Refined Goose Fat
Rendered poultry fat from geese, refined and inter-esterified for cooking oils. Classified in HTS 1516.10.00.00 as processed animal fats and fractions.
Duck Fat Rendered Fraction
Partially hydrogenated fraction from rendered duck fat, used in gourmet cooking. HTS 1516.10.00.00 applies to such refined animal fat products.
Inter-esterified Pork Lard
Pork lard modified via inter-esterification for improved texture in shortenings. Under HTS 1516.10.00.00 for animal fats chemically altered but not further prepared.
Elaidinized Beef Suet Oil
Beef suet oil converted via elaidinization for stability. HTS 1516.10.00.00 includes elaidinized animal fat fractions.