Product classification
HS code for Tallow: 1502.10
Tallow, other than those of heading 1503.
Classification of tallow under HS 1502.10
Tallow is classified under HS code 1502.10. This code specifically refers to the fats of bovine animals, sheep, or goats, other than those of heading 1503. Tallow is obtained by rendering the adipose tissue (fat) of these animals. The classification 1502.10 is reserved for tallow that has not been chemically modified. It includes both edible and inedible grades, provided they are not further processed into products like tallow oil or tallow stearin. The Harmonized System categorizes animal fats strictly by species and the degree of processing. Tallow is a primary fat product used extensively in the soap-making, oleochemical, and animal feed industries. Under GRI 1, the heading 1502 is specific to the fats of bovine, sheep, or goats, and the subheading 1502.10 covers the rendered fat known as tallow.
- Covers
- Rendered beef fat (tallow)
- Rendered mutton fat
- Edible tallow
- Inedible tallow (industrial grade)
- Premier jus (high-quality edible tallow)
- Also under 1502.10
- Darling Ingredients tallow
- Tyson Foods tallow
- JBS USA tallow
- Cargill tallow
- Baker Commodities tallow
Codes often confused with 1502.10
Common mistake. Tallow is often misclassified under HS code 1503.00, which covers lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, and oleo-oil. While these are also animal fats, 1503.00 is for products that have been separated into liquid and solid fractions. It is also confused with 1518.00, which covers animal fats that have been chemically modified (e.g., oxidized, dehydrated, or sulfurized). If the fat is from pigs or poultry, it must be classified under 1501 instead.
Top exporters and importers of HS 150210 (the code used for tallow), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150210 (the code used for tallow) in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 60% 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 150210, not only tallow.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $453M 21% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $444M 20% of world exports
- 3 Canada $229M 10% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.3B 60% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $289M 13% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $96M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $2.1B 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 codes for tallow
Brazil splits HS 1502.10 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1502.10.11Raw bovine tallow
- 1502.10.12Rendered bovine tallow, including premier jus
- 1502.10.19Other bovine tallow
- 1502.10.90Tallow other than bovine
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tallow
What is the HS code for Tallow?
The HS code for Tallow is 150210 (Tallow; other than those of heading 1503). The HS code for tallow (from bovine, sheep, or goats) is 1502.10.
How do I classify Tallow for customs?
Tallow is classified under HS code 150210 — Tallow; other than those of heading 1503. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 1502.10 include tallow oil?
No, tallow oil (also known as oleo-oil) is classified under HS code 1503.00 because it is a fractionated product.
Which countries are the top exporters of tallow (HS 150210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150210 (the code used for tallow) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($453M, 21% of world exports), Brazil ($444M) and Canada ($229M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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 tallow (HS 150210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 150210 (the code used for tallow) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.3B, 60% of world imports), Singapore ($289M) and Belgium ($96M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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 Tallow the same in all countries?
The base HS code 150210 for Tallow 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 tallow in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 150210 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for tallow depends on the product's details: 1502.10.11 (Raw bovine tallow), 1502.10.12 (Rendered bovine tallow, including premier jus), 1502.10.19 (Other bovine tallow), 1502.10.90 (Tallow other than bovine).