Dregs from Tallow Rendering from Japan
Tallow dregs are the watery, proteinaceous residues from high-temperature rendering of beef fat. HTS 1522.00.00.00 covers these as residues from animal fatty substance treatment. Utilized in pet food or biogas production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• APHIS import permit mandatory for ruminant-derived residues
• Moisture content over 15% confirms dregs vs tallow oil under 1501
• Specify rendering temperature to validate residue formation