Product classification
HS code for Degras: 1522.00
Degras, residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes.
Classification of degras under HS 1522.00
Degras is classified under HS code 1522.00. This classification falls within Chapter 15, which encompasses animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products. Heading 1522 is a specific category for "Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes." Degras is a complex substance used primarily in the leather tanning industry, specifically for the process of fat-liquoring or stuffing leather to make it supple and water-resistant. Natural degras, often called moellon, is a byproduct of the oil-tanning process of chamois leather, consisting of oxidized fish oils. Artificial degras is a manufactured mixture of fish oils, animal fats, and resins designed to mimic the properties of natural degras. The classification 1522.00 also includes various residues such as soapstocks, which are byproducts of the refining of fats and oils, and oil foots. The logic for this classification is based on the origin of the material as a byproduct or residue of fatty substance processing, rather than a primary fat or oil product.
- Covers
- Natural degras (Moellon)
- Artificial degras
- Soapstocks (residues from oil refining)
- Oil foots and dregs
- Stearin pitch
- Wool grease residues
- Also under 1522.00
- Leather tanning by-products
- Biodiesel production residues
- Soap manufacturing waste
- Animal feed ingredients
Codes often confused with 1522.00
Common mistake. Degras is sometimes misclassified under HS code 1505.00, which covers wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom. While degras can be related to wool grease processing, 1522.00 is the more specific heading for the residues and the specific tanning agent known as degras. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 3403, which covers lubricating preparations. Although degras has lubricating properties for leather, it is specifically named in heading 1522, and according to GIR 1, the specific heading takes precedence over a general functional heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 152200 (the code used for degras), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 152200 (the code used for degras) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 152200, not only degras.
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 degras
Brazil classifies degras under NCM 1522.00.00: HS 1522.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about degras
What is the HS code for Degras?
The HS code for Degras is 152200 (Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes). The HS code for both natural and artificial degras is 1522.00.
How do I classify Degras for customs?
Degras is classified under HS code 152200 — Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is soapstock classified under the same code as degras?
Yes, soapstocks and other residues from the treatment of fatty substances are classified under HS code 1522.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of degras (HS 152200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 152200 (the code used for degras) 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 degras (HS 152200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 152200 (the code used for degras) 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.
Is the HS code for Degras the same in all countries?
The base HS code 152200 for Degras 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 degras in Brazil?
In Brazil, degras (HS 152200) is classified under NCM 1522.00.00.