HS Code for Mutton fat

Mutton fat is classified under HS code 1502.90. Heading 1502 covers the fats of bovine animals, sheep, or goats. Within this heading, a distinction is made between tallow (1502.10) and other fats (1502.90). Mutton fat, derived from sheep, falls into this category when it is rendered or otherwise extracted. This classification is part of Chapter 15, which deals with animal or vegetable fats and oils. The code 1502.90 is used for sheep fats that do not meet the specific industrial definition of tallow or are intended for different uses, such as culinary or specific industrial applications. The classification is determined by the animal source (sheep) and the fact that the fat has not been chemically modified. If the fat were hydrogenated, it would move to heading 1516.

Products Included

• Rendered mutton fat (sheep fat)
• Unrendered sheep fat (raw)
• Mutton tallow (if not classified under 1502.10)
• Fats obtained from the carcass of sheep
• Premier jus derived from sheep

Common Misclassification

Mutton fat is often confused with HS code 1502.10, which is specifically for tallow. While mutton fat can be a type of tallow, many customs authorities reserve 1502.10 for bovine tallow, placing sheep and goat fats in 1502.90. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 1503.00, which covers lard stearin and oleostearin. Additionally, if the mutton fat is processed into margarine or similar edible fats, it must be classified under HS code 1517.

FAQ

What is the HS code for mutton fat?

The HS code for mutton fat (sheep fat) is 1502.90.

How does mutton fat differ from tallow in the HS system?

In heading 1502, 1502.10 is specifically for tallow (often bovine), while 1502.90 is the residual category for other fats from sheep or goats, including mutton fat.