HS Code 152200
Degras and Fatty Residues
HS code 152200 is for degras and residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal/vegetable waxes, used in industrial lubricant and soap prod
HS Code 152200 — Degras and Fatty Residues
Covers degras (a byproduct of oil-tanned leather) and residues from the processing of animal or vegetable fats and waxes. These materials are typically used as raw inputs for lubricants, soaps, or animal feed. It includes oil foots and soapstocks obtained during the refining process.
What's included
- Artificial degras
- Natural degras (moellon)
- Soapstocks
- Oil foots
What's excluded
- Lanolin → use
150500(Lanolin is refined wool grease, not a residue or degras.)
Common examples
- Chamois leather dressing byproduct
- Vegetable oil soapstock
- Stearin pitch
- Fatty acid residues
Frequently asked questions
What is degras used for?
Degras is primarily used in the leather industry for stuffing and softening leather, or as a base for specialized lubricants.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 7%
- Documentation: Technical data sheets may be required to confirm the residue isn't a hazardous waste.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: Malaysia, Indonesia, Netherlands
- Top importers: China, Italy, Spain
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Key takeaway
Primarily waste or byproducts of fat refining and leather tanning.
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