Product classification
HS code for Beef fat: 1502.90
Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, excluding tallow, and other than those of heading 1503.
Classification of beef fat under HS 1502.90
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 1502.90
- Darling Ingredients rendered fats
- JBS USA specialty fats
- Tyson Foods animal fats
- Baker Commodities rendered ovine fat
- local abattoir rendered products
Codes often confused with 1502.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 150290 (the code used for beef fat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150290 (the code used for beef fat) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 150290, not only beef fat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $259M 39% of world exports
- 2 France $78M 12% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $75M 11% of world exports
World total: $669M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $102M 22% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $98M 21% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $40M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $456M 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 beef fat
Brazil classifies beef fat under NCM 1502.90.00: HS 1502.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about beef fat
What is the HS code for Beef fat?
The HS code for Beef fat is 150290 (Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats; excluding tallow, and other than those of heading 1503). 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.
How do I classify Beef fat for customs?
Beef fat is classified under HS code 150290 — Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats; excluding tallow, and other than those of heading 1503. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of beef fat (HS 150290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150290 (the code used for beef fat) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($259M, 39% of world exports), France ($78M) and Brazil ($75M). World exports came to about $669M, 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 beef fat (HS 150290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 150290 (the code used for beef fat) in UN Comtrade data were China ($102M, 22% of world imports), Malaysia ($98M) and the Philippines ($40M). World imports came to about $456M, 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.
Is the HS code for Beef fat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 150290 for Beef fat is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for beef fat in Brazil?
In Brazil, beef fat (HS 150290) is classified under NCM 1502.90.00.