Product classification

HS code for Tallow oil: 1503.00

Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared.

Classification of tallow oil under HS 1503.00

Tallow oil is classified under HS code 150300. This heading is specific to lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil that have not been emulsified, mixed, or otherwise prepared. Tallow oil is the liquid fraction obtained from the expression (pressing) of tallow, which is the rendered fat of bovine animals, sheep, or goats. The classification falls under Chapter 15, which governs animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products. The primary requirement for classification under 150300 is that the oil must be a primary product of the pressing process and must not have undergone further chemical modification or mixing with other fats. This distinguishes it from the solid fractions (stearins) and from the raw rendered fats. The technical distinction is based on the separation of the liquid olein from the solid stearin through temperature control and mechanical pressure.

Covers
  • Liquid tallow oil
  • Oleo-oil (non-emulsified)
  • Press-extracted animal oil
  • Edible tallow oil (unmixed)
  • Industrial grade tallow oil
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. Tallow oil is commonly misclassified under HS code 1502, which covers the raw tallow (unrendered or rendered fat) before it has been separated into its liquid and solid components. Another frequent error involves HS code 1516, which applies to animal fats and oils that have been chemically modified through hydrogenation, inter-esterification, or re-esterification. If the tallow oil is mixed with other vegetable oils or fats to create a spread or margarine-like substance, it must be classified under 1517. Importers must ensure the product is a pure, unmodified liquid fraction to maintain the 150300 classification.

15.02Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 150315.16Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared15.17Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16

Top exporters and importers of HS 150300 (the code used for tallow oil), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150300 (the code used for tallow 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 tallow oil.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $185M
  2. 2 Ireland $61M
  3. 3 Belgium $39M

World total: $316M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $48M
  2. 2 Netherlands $41M
  3. 3 Ireland $16M

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 tallow oil

Brazil classifies tallow 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 tallow oil

What is the HS code for Tallow oil?

The HS code for Tallow oil is 150300 (Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil; not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared). The HS code for tallow oil that is not emulsified or mixed is 150300.

How do I classify Tallow oil for customs?

Tallow 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 tallow oil differ from tallow in HS classification?

Tallow (the fat) is classified under 1502, while tallow oil (the liquid fraction extracted from that fat) is classified under 150300.

Which countries are the top exporters of tallow oil (HS 150300)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150300 (the code used for tallow 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 tallow oil (HS 150300)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 150300 (the code used for tallow 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 Tallow oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 150300 for Tallow 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 tallow oil in Brazil?

In Brazil, tallow oil (HS 150300) is classified under NCM 1503.00.00.