Beef Tallow-Soy Blend

Mixture of beef tallow and soybean oil for savory frying and roux bases, >5% soybean. Under HTS 1517.90.10.80 as artificial edible fat combo from 1501-1515. Rich flavor for gourmet applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China18%+17.5%35.5%
🇲🇽Mexico18%+10.0%28%
🇨🇦Canada18%+10.0%28%
🇩🇪Germany18%+10.0%28%
🇯🇵Japan18%+10.0%28%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1517.90Same rate: 35.5%

If incorporating butterfat

Any dairy shifts to butter-inclusive mixtures.

1501Lower: 10% vs 35.5%

If pure tallow unblended

Single animal fats remain in their origin headings.

1522.00.00.00Lower: 21.3% vs 35.5%

If degras or wool grease residues

Certain animal fat residues specified in heading 1522.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain APHIS import permit for ruminant-derived tallow components

Test for BSE risks with negative certificates from origin country

Document artificial mixing process to justify mixture classification

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