HS Code 1503
Lard and Tallow Oils and Stearins
HS code 1503 covers lard stearin, tallow oil, and oleostearin, which are separated components of animal fats used in lubricants and specialised food manufacturi
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HS Code 1503 — Lard and Tallow Oils and Stearins
The separated liquid (oil) and solid (stearin) components of lard or tallow. These are obtained by pressing or filtering and are used in cosmetics, lubricants, and high-quality food processing.
What's included
- Lard oil
- Lard stearin
- Oleostearin
- Tallow oil
- Oleo-oil
What's excluded
- Mixed animal fat preparations → use
1517(Mixtures or preparations of fats go to 1517.)
Common examples
- Lard oil for industrial lubrication
- Oleostearin for margarine production
- Refined tallow oil
- Pressed lard stearin
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 1502 and 1503?
1502 covers raw or whole rendered tallow, while 1503 covers the separated liquid (oil) and solid (stearin) fractions.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 12%
- Documentation: Requires Sanitary/Veterinary certificates for food-grade shipments.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: Spain, United States, Germany
- Top importers: United Kingdom, France, China
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Key takeaway
Covers high-purity fatty oils and solids derived from animal rendering, often for industrial versus table use.
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