Product classification
HS code for Mutton fat: 1502.90
Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, excluding tallow, and other than those of heading 1503.
Classification of mutton fat under HS 1502.90
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 150290 (the code used for mutton fat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150290 (the code used for mutton 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 mutton 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 mutton fat
Brazil classifies mutton 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 mutton fat
What is the HS code for Mutton fat?
The HS code for Mutton fat is 150290 (Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats; excluding tallow, and other than those of heading 1503). The HS code for mutton fat (sheep fat) is 1502.90.
How do I classify Mutton fat for customs?
Mutton 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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of mutton fat (HS 150290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150290 (the code used for mutton 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 mutton fat (HS 150290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 150290 (the code used for mutton 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 Mutton fat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 150290 for Mutton 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 mutton fat in Brazil?
In Brazil, mutton fat (HS 150290) is classified under NCM 1502.90.00.