About HS Code 150290
This HS code covers rendered fats from bovine animals, sheep, or goats, specifically *excluding* tallow and other processed fractions under 1503. This category typically includes fats that might not meet the specific definition or quality standards of tallow, or other rendered fats from these animals with distinct characteristics or uses. It's a niche but important segment of the animal fat trade, often used in specialized industrial applications, animal feed, or certain food products where a specific fat profile is required. Importers might be manufacturers of pet food, specialty chemicals, or animal feed. Exporters are generally countries with significant livestock industries. Key considerations include the source animal, rendering process, and the specific fatty acid composition, which can influence its suitability for various applications. The trade is driven by industrial demand and the availability of these specific rendered fats as byproducts.
Products Under This Code
Rendered sheep fat, rendered goat fat, bovine fat (non-tallow), industrial ovine fat, feed-grade caprine fat, crude rendered ruminant fat, specialty bovine fat
Real World Examples
Darling Ingredients rendered fats, JBS USA specialty fats, Tyson Foods animal fats, Baker Commodities rendered ovine fat, local abattoir rendered products
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 150210 (tallow) if the distinction between "tallow" and other bovine fats is not clearly defined, or with 150300 if further fractionated, requiring careful attention to the specific fat type and processing.
Products Classified Under 1502.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Importers often include countries with large pet food or animal feed industries, with major exporters being Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 150290?
HS code 150290 covers: Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats; excluding tallow, and other than those of heading 1503. This HS code covers rendered fats from bovine animals, sheep, or goats, specifically *excluding* tallow and other processed fractions under 1503. This category typically includes fats that might not meet the specific definition or quality standards of tallow, or other rendered fats from these animals with distinct characteristics or uses. It's a niche but important segment of the animal fat trade, often used in specialized industrial applications, animal feed, or certain food products where a specific fat profile is required. Importers might be manufacturers of pet food, specialty chemicals, or animal feed. Exporters are generally countries with significant livestock industries. Key considerations include the source animal, rendering process, and the specific fatty acid composition, which can influence its suitability for various applications. The trade is driven by industrial demand and the availability of these specific rendered fats as byproducts.
What products fall under HS code 150290?
Rendered sheep fat, rendered goat fat, bovine fat (non-tallow), industrial ovine fat, feed-grade caprine fat, crude rendered ruminant fat, specialty bovine fat
What are common misclassifications for HS code 150290?
This code can be confused with 150210 (tallow) if the distinction between "tallow" and other bovine fats is not clearly defined, or with 150300 if further fractionated, requiring careful attention to the specific fat type and processing.
How is HS code 150290 structured?
HS code 150290 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.