HS Code for Beef fat

HS code 150290 classifies fats of bovine animals, sheep, or goats, specifically excluding tallow and other fats falling under heading 1503. This heading covers rendered or unrendered animal fats that do not meet the specific criteria for tallow (which has its own subheading 150210) or the more processed fats and oils of heading 1503, such as lard stearin or oleostearin. The "90" suffix indicates "other," capturing a range of bovine, sheep, or goat fats in various forms, provided they are not tallow or 1503 products.

Products Included

• Raw beef fat
• Rendered beef fat (not tallow)
• Suet (unrendered beef fat)
• Beef dripping (if not classified as tallow)
• Unprocessed goat fat
• Unprocessed sheep fat

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification for beef fat is HS 150210, which is specifically for tallow. The distinction between general beef fat and tallow often depends on the rendering process and specific characteristics, with tallow typically being a purer, more refined fat. Another potential confusion is with HS 0209, which covers pig fat and poultry fat, unrendered. Beef fat, being from bovine animals, is distinct. Furthermore, heading 150300 covers specific fractions like lard stearin or oleostearin, which are excluded from 150290 due to their more specialized processing and composition.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Beef fat?

The HS code for beef fat, excluding tallow and fats of heading 1503, is 150290. This code applies to various forms of fat derived from bovine animals, sheep, or goats.

What is the difference between HS 150290 and 150210?

The primary difference lies in the specific type of fat. HS 150210 is exclusively for tallow, which is a specific rendered fat with particular characteristics. In contrast, HS 150290 covers other fats of bovine animals, sheep, or goats that are not classified as tallow and do not fall under heading 1503. This distinction is based on the degree of rendering and the specific properties of the fat.