Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared
1 declarable lines
Heading 1503 covers lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil that are not emulsified, mixed or otherwise prepared. It has one declarable line, 1503.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of 2¢/kg.
Products in this heading
- Lard stearin
- Lard oil
- Oleostearin
- Oleo-oil
- Tallow oil
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the product is one of the named goods: lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil or tallow oil.
- Confirm it is not emulsified, mixed or otherwise prepared.
- Confirm it is an animal fat or oil product of chapter 15, not pig fat of heading 1501 or bovine fat of heading 1502.
- Because heading 1503 has one declarable line, use 1503.00.00.00 when those facts fit.
Often confused with
- Heading 1501Edible lard or pig fat
Pig fat and lard are in heading 1501, not the stearin and oil products of 1503.
- Heading 1502Beef tallow or bovine fats
Fats of bovine animals are in heading 1502 unless the product is tallow oil of 1503.
- Heading 1504Fish oil
Fats and oils of fish or marine mammals are in heading 1504.
- Heading 1505Lanolin or wool grease
Wool grease and fatty substances derived from it, including lanolin, are in heading 1505.
- Heading 1520Crude glycerol
Glycerol, glycerol waters and glycerol lyes are in heading 1520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for lard stearin?
Lard stearin that is not emulsified, mixed or otherwise prepared is classified in 1503.00.00.00; the general (MFN) rate is 2¢/kg.
What is the duty on tallow oil?
Tallow oil classified in 1503.00.00.00 has a general (MFN) rate of 2¢/kg.
How do I classify oleostearin?
Oleostearin that is not emulsified, mixed or otherwise prepared goes in 1503.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2¢/kg.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.