HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1503.00 – Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil; not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared
HS code 1503.00 is the 6-digit subheading for lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared. It is used for lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil.
What HS 1503.00 covers
This HS code specifically covers fractionated animal fats: lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil, provided they are not emulsified, mixed, or otherwise prepared. These products are derived from the physical separation of rendered animal fats (like lard or tallow) into fractions with different melting points. Lard stearin and oleostearin are harder, higher melting point fractions, while lard oil, oleo-oil, and tallow oil are liquid fractions. These fractions are highly valued in the food industry for specific textures and functionalities (e.g., in margarines, shortenings, confectionery), and in industrial applications like lubricants, candles, and oleochemicals. Major importers include food manufacturers, chemical industries, and cosmetic producers. Exporters are typically countries with advanced rendering and fat fractionation capabilities. Key trade considerations include purity, fatty acid profile, melting point, and packaging for specialized industrial use.
- Covers
- Lard stearin
- Lard oil
- Oleostearin
- Oleo-oil
- Tallow oil
- Fractionated pig fat
- Fractionated bovine fat
- Rendered fat fractions
- Examples
- ADM fractionated fats
- Cargill specialty fats
- Bunge Loders Croklaan (conceptually)
- Darling Ingredients fractionated products
- AAK (conceptually)
Codes often confused with 1503.00
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with the un-fractionated rendered fats under 1501 (pig fat) and 1502 (bovine/sheep/goat fats), as the key distinction is the physical fractionation process.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 150300, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 150300 in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 38% 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 United Kingdom $185M 58% of world exports
- 2 Ireland $61M 19% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $39M 12% of world exports
World total: $316M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $48M 38% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $41M 33% of world imports
- 3 Ireland $16M 13% of world imports
World total: $126M 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 code for 1503.00
Brazil does not split HS 1503.00: its NCM code is 1503.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 15.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1503.00
What is HS code 150300?
HS code 150300 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil; not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared. This HS code specifically covers fractionated animal fats: lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil, provided they are not emulsified, mixed, or otherwise prepared. These products are derived from the physical separation of rendered animal fats (like lard or tallow) into fractions with different melting points. Lard stearin and oleostearin are harder, higher melting point fractions, while lard oil, oleo-oil, and tallow oil are liquid fractions. These fractions are highly valued in the food industry for specific textures and functionalities (e.g., in margarines, shortenings, confectionery), and in industrial applications like lubricants, candles, and oleochemicals. Major importers include food manufacturers, chemical industries, and cosmetic producers. Exporters are typically countries with advanced rendering and fat fractionation capabilities. Key trade considerations include purity, fatty acid profile, melting point, and packaging for specialized industrial use.
What products fall under HS code 150300?
Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, tallow oil, fractionated pig fat, fractionated bovine fat, rendered fat fractions
What are common misclassifications for HS code 150300?
This code is frequently confused with the un-fractionated rendered fats under 1501 (pig fat) and 1502 (bovine/sheep/goat fats), as the key distinction is the physical fractionation process.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 150300?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 150300 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($185M, 58% of world exports), Ireland ($61M) and Belgium ($39M). World exports came to about $316M, 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 150300?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 150300 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($48M, 38% of world imports), the Netherlands ($41M) and Ireland ($16M). World imports came to about $126M, 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 150300 structured?
HS code 150300 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (15) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 150300?
In Brazil, HS code 150300 is NCM 1503.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.