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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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