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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.

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.

0208.90Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If frozen or fresh mutton fat

Fresh or frozen animal fats are under Chapter 2 edible offal.

1518.00Higher: 18% vs 17.5%

If elaidinized or re-esterified extensively

Further chemical modifications may align with heading 1518 unless merely denatured.

3823.11.00.00Higher: 21.3% vs 17.5%

If for industrial stearic acid extraction

Fatty acids derived from animal fats classify as industrial chemicals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit veterinary health certificates confirming disease-free origin

Document refinement process to distinguish from crude animal fats

Beware of blending with vegetable oils, which may require different classification