HS Code 1502
Bovine, Sheep and Goat Fats
HS code 1502 covers fats from cattle, sheep, or goats (tallow) used primarily in the oleochemical, soap, and biofuel industries.
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HS Code 1502 — Bovine, Sheep and Goat Fats
Fats obtained from cattle, sheep, or goats. Most commonly known as tallow, these fats are used extensively in the production of candles, soap, biodiesel, and animal feed.
What's included
- Beef tallow
- Mutton fat
- Rendered bovine fat
- Goat tallow
What's excluded
- Tallow oil → use
1503(Separated liquid oil portions of tallow are classified under 1503.)
Common examples
- Edible beef tallow
- Industrial grade mutton fat for soap
- Rendered cattle fat for biodiesel
- Premier Jus (high-quality tallow)
Frequently asked questions
Is this code for suet?
Yes, rendered suet from bovine animals falls under this code.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: BSE (Mad Cow Disease) declarations often required for bovine products.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: Australia, United States, New Zealand
- Top importers: China, Singapore, United States
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Key takeaway
Mainly accounts for global tallow trade, subject to strict animal health (BSE) certifications.
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