Fats of bovine animals — HTS 1502
Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503
Chapter 15 › Heading 1502
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1502 is a broad product category for fats obtained from bovine animals (such as cattle), sheep, or goats. It generally covers these animal fats in forms such as raw, rendered, or otherwise prepared fats, but it excludes products that belong under heading 1503, which covers certain lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil products.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, follow the more detailed branches under heading 1502, which commonly distinguish the material or animal source and the type or condition of the fat. Check the full legal description, chapter and section notes, and any applicable U.S. requirements before selecting the code; a customs broker or classification specialist may be needed for unusual processing or mixtures.
What to check
- Identify the animal source: bovine, sheep, or goat, and keep supplier records supporting that description.
- Determine the product’s condition and processing, such as raw, rendered, refined, or otherwise prepared; do not rely only on a marketing name.
- Check whether the product is specifically described by heading 1503 instead of heading 1502, especially for named oils, stearins, or tallow-oil products.
- Read every indented subheading, relevant HTSUS notes, and the complete 8-digit wording before choosing a code.
- Compare the physical product, formulation, manufacturing process, and commercial documents; ask a customs broker or seek a binding ruling when the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 1502 summary
Fats of bovine animals is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1502.10.00 👉 | Tallow | 0.43¢/kg | Free | 7.7¢/kg |
| 1502.90.00.00 👉 | Other | 0.43¢/kg | Free | 7.7¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1502?
Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.