Beef Tallow from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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