HS Code 150600
Other Animal Fats and Oils
HS code 150600 is used for animal fats and oils n.e.c., including those from horses, rabbits, and other terrestrial animals not covered in 1501-1505.
6-digit Section IIILCL
HS Code 150600 — Other Animal Fats and Oils
This is a 'catch-all' code for animal fats and oils not specifically named elsewhere in the chapter. It includes fats from animals like horses, rabbits, or reptiles, and their processed fractions.
What's included
- Horse fat
- Rabbit fat
- Turtle oil
- Neatsfoot oil
What's excluded
- Lard → use
1501(Explicitly covered under heading 1501.) - Fish oil → use
1504(Explicitly covered under heading 1504.)
Common examples
- Neatsfoot oil for leather tanning
- Horse fat for cosmetics
- Bone oil for industrial use
Frequently asked questions
What is neatsfoot oil used for?
It is a yellow oil rendered from the shin and foot bones of cattle, used mainly for conditioning and softening leather.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 2% - 10%
- Documentation: Species of origin must be clearly identified for veterinary inspection.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: United States, Germany, Belgium
- Top importers: China, France, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Residual category for all animal fats not belonging to pig, poultry, bovine, or marine species.
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