HS Code 151610
Modified Animal Fats and Oils
HS code 151610 covers animal fats and oils that have been partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, or re-esterified but not further prepared or retail p
HS Code 151610 — Modified Animal Fats and Oils
This code covers animal fats that have undergone specific processing like hydrogenation (solidification) or re-esterification. These processes change the physical state or shelf stability of the fat, making it useful for industrial food or technical applications.
What's included
- Hydrogenated fish oil
- Hydrogenated lard
- Inter-esterified tallow
- Animal oil fractions
What's excluded
- Margarine → use
151710(Margarine is a finished preparation, not just a modified fat.)
Common examples
- Hydrogenated whale oil (technical)
- Re-esterified lard for industrial baking
- Hardened fish oil for animal feed
- Partially hydrogenated beef tallow
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between this and crude animal fat?
Crude fat is under 1501-1506; this code is specifically for fats that have been chemically restructured via hydrogenation or esterification.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 4% - 15%
- Documentation: Requires Veterinary Certificates (Health Certificates) due to animal origin.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: Norway, Iceland, United States
- Top importers: China, Netherlands, Denmark
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Key takeaway
Used for animal-origin fats that have been hardened or chemically rearranged for stability.
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