HTS US: 1503.00.00.00
Description
The heading 1503 includes animal fats that are primarily used for industrial, culinary, and manufacturing purposes. Specifically, it covers:
- Lard stearin: The solid fraction obtained by cooling and fractionating melted lard.
- Lard oil: The liquid portion of rendered pig fat, distinct from fully refined lard.
- Oleostearin and oleo-oil: These are fractions derived from animal fats, often used in soap making or as feedstock for other products.
- Tallow oil: The melted fat from cattle or sheep, used in various industrial applications.
All these fats are presented in a raw or unprocessed state, i.e., they are not emulsified, mixed with other substances, or otherwise prepared. This heading excludes fats that have been chemically modified or prepared as food products.
Code Hierarchy
- Section I: Live Animals; Animal Products (Chapters 01-05)
- Chapter 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
- Heading 1503: Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
1503.00.00.00– Specifies these unprocessed animal fats without further subdivision.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The HTS code 1503.00.00.00 is not subdivided further in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, reflecting the uniform classification of these fats as raw animal fat products.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1503.00.00.00 | Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared | Includes raw animal fats such as solid and liquid fractions of pig and cattle fats used in industrial or food processing; excludes prepared or emulsified fats. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid incorrect classification, note these exclusions:
- Rendered and refined lard or tallow intended as edible fats that are emulsified or mixed with other ingredients fall under different headings.
- Prepared or processed fats and oils such as margarines or shortening are classified under Heading 1516.
- Soap stock, fatty acids, and other derivatives are classified under Chapter 34 or other specific headings.
- Edible animal fats that are salted or preserved are excluded from this heading.
Notes
- Trade and Duty Considerations: Products classified under this code can be subject to varying tariff rates depending on trade agreements and country of origin.
- Industrial Usage: These fats are often raw materials in soap manufacturing, oleochemicals, and animal feed industries.
- Import Regulations: Importers should ensure compliance with FDA and USDA regulations regarding animal-derived products.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of unprocessed lard stearin for soap manufacturing.US HTS Code:
1503.00.00.00Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (Varies by country of origin and trade agreements)
Additional Requirements: Compliance with animal product import regulations; certificate of origin may be required.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 1501: Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 1503.
- HTS 1516: Animal or vegetable fats and oils, processed or prepared (e.g., margarines, shortening).
- HTS 3402: Organic surface-active agents (soaps), which may use animal fats as raw materials.
- HTS 0206: Edible offal of swine and other animals.
