HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1502.10 – Tallow; other than those of heading 1503
HS code 1502.10 is the 6-digit subheading for tallow, other than those of heading 1503. It is used for rendered bovine tallow, edible tallow, industrial tallow, technical tallow and feed-grade tallow.
What HS 1502.10 covers
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.
- Covers
- Rendered bovine tallow
- Edible tallow
- Industrial tallow
- Technical tallow
- Feed-grade tallow
- Crude tallow
- Refined tallow
- Examples
- Darling Ingredients tallow
- Tyson Foods tallow
- JBS USA tallow
- Cargill tallow
- Baker Commodities tallow
Codes often confused with 1502.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 150210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 150210 in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 60% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $453M 21% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $444M 20% of world exports
- 3 Canada $229M 10% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.3B 60% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $289M 13% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $96M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 1502.10 4
Brazil splits HS 1502.10 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1502.10.1 BovineBovino Group
- 1502.10.11 Raw bovine tallowEm bruto
- 1502.10.12 Rendered bovine tallow, including premier jusFundido (incluindo o premier jus)
- 1502.10.19 Other bovine tallowOutros
- 1502.10.90 Tallow other than bovineOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 15.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1502.10
What is HS code 150210?
HS code 150210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 150210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 150210 in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($453M, 21% of world exports), Brazil ($444M) and Canada ($229M). World exports came to about $2.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 150210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 150210 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.3B, 60% of world imports), Singapore ($289M) and Belgium ($96M). World imports came to about $2.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 150210?
Brazil splits HS code 150210 into 4 NCM codes: 1502.10.11 (Raw bovine tallow), 1502.10.12 (Rendered bovine tallow, including premier jus), 1502.10.19 (Other bovine tallow), 1502.10.90 (Tallow other than bovine). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.