Tallow Fatty Acids (Beef Origin) from Japan
Mixture of C16-C18 saturated fatty acids from beef tallow hydrolysis. Classified HTS 2915.90.10 as animal-origin fatty acids fitting saturated acyclic monocarboxylic definition. Used in soap manufacturing and oleochemicals.
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
• BSE/TSE compliance certificates mandatory for animal-origin imports into USA
• Document hydrolysis process to distinguish from rendered tallow (1518 classification)
• Titration value documentation prevents downgrading to Chapter 15 animal fats