Product classification
HS code for Lard oil: 1503.00
Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared.
Classification of lard oil under HS 1503.00
Lard oil is classified under HS code 150300 because it represents a specific liquid fraction obtained from the expression of lard or other rendered pig fats. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, products in this category are characterized by being animal fats that have been processed through mechanical means like pressing but have not undergone chemical modification, emulsification, or mixing with other substances. This code specifically covers the liquid component (lard oil) and the solid component (lard stearin) separately from the raw rendered fats found in heading 1501. The classification depends on the product remaining in its natural state without the addition of flavoring or coloring agents that would shift it toward prepared edible fats.
- Covers
- Lard oil (non-emulsified)
- Oleo-oil (edible tallow oil)
- Lard stearin
- Oleostearin
- Tallow oil not mixed or prepared
- Also under 1503.00
- ADM fractionated fats
- Cargill specialty fats
- Bunge Loders Croklaan (conceptually)
- Darling Ingredients fractionated products
- AAK (conceptually)
Codes often confused with 1503.00
Common mistake. Lard oil is frequently misclassified under HS code 1501, which covers raw lard and other pig fat that has been rendered or otherwise extracted. While 1501 covers the bulk fat, 150300 is reserved for the specific fractions (oil vs. stearin) separated from those fats. Another common error is using HS code 1516, which is designated for animal fats and oils that have been hydrogenated, inter-esterified, or re-esterified. If the lard oil has been chemically altered to change its melting point or texture, it must be moved to 1516.
Top exporters and importers of HS 150300 (the code used for lard oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150300 (the code used for lard oil) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 150300, not only lard oil.
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 lard oil
Brazil classifies lard oil under NCM 1503.00.00: HS 1503.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lard oil
What is the HS code for Lard oil?
The HS code for Lard oil is 150300 (Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil; not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared). The HS code for lard oil that is not emulsified, mixed, or otherwise prepared is 1503.00.
How do I classify Lard oil for customs?
Lard oil is classified under HS code 150300 — Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil; not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does lard oil differ from lard in the HS system?
Lard (1501) is the whole fat rendered from swine, whereas lard oil (1503) is the liquid fraction separated from that fat through pressing or similar mechanical processes.
Which countries are the top exporters of lard oil (HS 150300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150300 (the code used for lard oil) 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 lard oil (HS 150300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 150300 (the code used for lard oil) 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.
Is the HS code for Lard oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 150300 for Lard oil 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 lard oil in Brazil?
In Brazil, lard oil (HS 150300) is classified under NCM 1503.00.00.