Other animal fats and oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
1 declarable lines
Heading 1506 covers other animal fats and oils and their fractions that are not classified in earlier chapter 15 headings, whether or not refined, as long as they are not chemically modified. It has one declarable line, 1506.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of 2.3%.
Products in this heading
- Bone fat from animals not covered by headings 1501 to 1505
- Rendered animal grease not classified as pig, poultry, bovine, sheep, goat, fish or marine mammal fat
- Refined fractions of other animal fats and oils
- Inedible animal fats for industrial use
- Technical animal oils not elsewhere specified
- Animal fats used for soap making
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the fat or oil is of animal origin, not vegetable or microbial origin.
- Check that it is not pig fat, poultry fat, bovine fat, sheep fat, goat fat, fish oil, marine mammal oil or wool grease, which are covered by earlier headings.
- Confirm the product is not chemically modified; chemically modified fats and oils fall outside this heading.
- Refined and unrefined products both remain in heading 1506 when no earlier heading applies.
- Because the heading has one declarable line, all qualifying goods use 1506.00.00.00.
Often confused with
- Heading 1501Lard and poultry fat
Pig fat and poultry fat have their own heading.
- Heading 1502Beef tallow and sheep or goat fats
Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats are classified there.
- Heading 1503Lard stearin, oleostearin and tallow oil
These prepared fats and oils are named in a separate heading.
- Heading 1504Fish oil and marine mammal oil
Fats and oils of fish or marine mammals are excluded from heading 1506.
- Heading 1505Wool grease and lanolin
Wool grease and fatty substances derived from it are classified there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for other animal fats and oils?
Qualifying other animal fats and oils use 1506.00.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate for that line is 2.3%.
What is the duty on other animal fats and oils?
The general (MFN) duty rate for 1506.00.00.00 is 2.3%.
How do I classify other animal fats and oils?
First confirm the product is an animal fat or oil that is not chemically modified and is not covered by an earlier chapter 15 heading. If it qualifies, classify it under 1506.00.00.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 2.3%.
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.