HS Code 150290 — Bovine, Sheep, and Goat Fats (Other than Tallow)

This code covers fats from bovine animals, sheep, or goats that have been rendered or extracted but do not meet the criteria for tallow. These fats are often used in specialized industrial processes or animal nutrition.

What's included

Extracted bovine fats
Rendered sheep fats (non-tallow)
Pressed goat fat

What's excluded

Tallow → use 150210 (Tallow has a specific separate subheading.)

Common examples

Extracted cattle fat for chemical processing
Goat fat residues for technical use
Sheep fat for animal feed additives

Frequently asked questions

What differentiates this from 150210?

150210 is specifically for tallow, which is higher density/harder rendered fat. 150290 covers other rendered fats of the same animal origins.

Trade & shipping notes

Typical duty range: 5% - 15%
Documentation: Requires animal health and origin certificates due to livestock disease controls.
Typical shipping mode: Tanker
Top exporters: United States, Australia, Germany
Top importers: Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa

Key takeaway

Covers diverse animal fats from cattle and sheep used primarily outside of soap manufacturing.

Bovine, Sheep, and Goat Fats (Other than Tallow)