HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1522.00 – Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes
HS code 1522.00 is the 6-digit subheading for degras, residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes. It is used for degras, fatty acid residues, wax residues, glycerol pitch and soapstocks.
What HS 1522.00 covers
This HS code covers degras and other residues that result from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes. These are not primary products but valuable by-products and waste materials generated during industrial processes. Degras, for instance, is a fatty residue from leather tanning, while other residues can come from oil refining or wax processing. These materials find secondary uses in various industries, including animal feed production, the manufacture of lubricants, and further chemical processing to extract valuable components. International trade in these residues is primarily driven by industrial demand for cost-effective raw materials and the growing emphasis on waste valorization and circular economy principles. Importers are typically manufacturers seeking inexpensive inputs, while exporters are industries generating these by-products. Key considerations include the consistency of quality, the presence of contaminants, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations for their intended applications.
- Covers
- Degras
- Fatty acid residues
- Wax residues
- Glycerol pitch
- Soapstocks
- Acid oils
- Examples
- Leather tanning by-products
- Biodiesel production residues
- Soap manufacturing waste
- Animal feed ingredients
Codes often confused with 1522.00
Common mistake. Can be confused with other waste products in Chapter 23 (residues and waste from the food industries) or even primary fats/oils if not clearly identified as residues from treatment processes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 152200, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 152200 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 32% 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 Indonesia $107M 26% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $72M 18% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $49M 12% of world exports
World total: $407M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $344M 32% of world imports
- 2 Italy $335M 31% of world imports
- 3 France $78M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 code for 1522.00
Brazil does not split HS 1522.00: its NCM code is 1522.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 15.22 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1522.00
What is HS code 152200?
HS code 152200 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes. This HS code covers degras and other residues that result from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes. These are not primary products but valuable by-products and waste materials generated during industrial processes. Degras, for instance, is a fatty residue from leather tanning, while other residues can come from oil refining or wax processing. These materials find secondary uses in various industries, including animal feed production, the manufacture of lubricants, and further chemical processing to extract valuable components. International trade in these residues is primarily driven by industrial demand for cost-effective raw materials and the growing emphasis on waste valorization and circular economy principles. Importers are typically manufacturers seeking inexpensive inputs, while exporters are industries generating these by-products. Key considerations include the consistency of quality, the presence of contaminants, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations for their intended applications.
What products fall under HS code 152200?
Degras, Fatty acid residues, Wax residues, Glycerol pitch, Soapstocks, Acid oils
What are common misclassifications for HS code 152200?
Can be confused with other waste products in Chapter 23 (residues and waste from the food industries) or even primary fats/oils if not clearly identified as residues from treatment processes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 152200?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 152200 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($107M, 26% of world exports), Malaysia ($72M) and the Netherlands ($49M). World exports came to about $407M, 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 152200?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 152200 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($344M, 32% of world imports), Italy ($335M) and France ($78M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 152200 structured?
HS code 152200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (15) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (22) 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 152200?
In Brazil, HS code 152200 is NCM 1522.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.