About HS Code 150210
This HS code covers rendered bovine tallow, a significant animal fat derived from cattle. Tallow is widely traded internationally for a diverse range of applications, from food products (though less common now than in the past, still used in some traditional recipes and frying) to industrial uses like soap manufacturing, lubricants, and increasingly, as a feedstock for biodiesel production. It's crucial to distinguish this from fresh or chilled bovine fat (0209) and specific processed fractions like oleostearin or tallow oil (1503). Major importers include countries with robust oleochemical industries, biofuel producers, and animal feed manufacturers. Exporters are typically large beef-producing nations. Key aspects of its trade involve its quality specifications (e.g., titer, FFA content, color), rendering methods, and packaging for bulk shipment. The global market is influenced by the price of competing vegetable oils, environmental regulations for biofuels, and demand from the chemical industry.
Products Under This Code
Rendered bovine tallow, edible tallow, industrial tallow, technical tallow, feed-grade tallow, crude tallow, refined tallow
Real World Examples
Darling Ingredients tallow, Tyson Foods tallow, JBS USA tallow, Cargill tallow, Baker Commodities tallow
Common Misclassification
This code is frequently confused with 150300 (oleostearin, tallow oil) due to the close relationship in processing, or with 0209 (unrendered bovine fat), requiring precise classification based on the rendering and fractionation status.
Products Classified Under 1502.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Top importers include China, the Netherlands, and Singapore for industrial uses, while major exporters are the United States, Australia, and Brazil.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 150210?
HS code 150210 covers: Tallow; other than those of heading 1503. This HS code covers rendered bovine tallow, a significant animal fat derived from cattle. Tallow is widely traded internationally for a diverse range of applications, from food products (though less common now than in the past, still used in some traditional recipes and frying) to industrial uses like soap manufacturing, lubricants, and increasingly, as a feedstock for biodiesel production. It's crucial to distinguish this from fresh or chilled bovine fat (0209) and specific processed fractions like oleostearin or tallow oil (1503). Major importers include countries with robust oleochemical industries, biofuel producers, and animal feed manufacturers. Exporters are typically large beef-producing nations. Key aspects of its trade involve its quality specifications (e.g., titer, FFA content, color), rendering methods, and packaging for bulk shipment. The global market is influenced by the price of competing vegetable oils, environmental regulations for biofuels, and demand from the chemical industry.
What products fall under HS code 150210?
Rendered bovine tallow, edible tallow, industrial tallow, technical tallow, feed-grade tallow, crude tallow, refined tallow
What are common misclassifications for HS code 150210?
This code is frequently confused with 150300 (oleostearin, tallow oil) due to the close relationship in processing, or with 0209 (unrendered bovine fat), requiring precise classification based on the rendering and fractionation status.
How is HS code 150210 structured?
HS code 150210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (15) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.