HS Code for Wool grease

The classification 1522.00 covers degras and residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes. While wool grease in its crude or refined state (lanolin) is typically classified under heading 1505, the residues and by-products derived from the processing of these substances fall under 1522.00. This includes "brown grease" or other waste products obtained during the scouring of wool or the subsequent refining of lanolin. The Harmonized System places these items in Chapter 15, which deals with animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products. Classification under 1522.00 requires that the product is a residue or a specific type of waste (degras) rather than the primary fat or oil itself. Understanding the level of processing and the purity of the substance is vital for correct coding, as refined products attract different regulatory requirements and duty rates compared to industrial residues. This code is also used for "artificial degras," which is a mixture of fats and oils used in the leather tanning industry.

Products Included

• Natural degras (waste from oil-tanning leather)
• Wool grease residues (brown grease)
• Residues from the refining of animal waxes
• Soapstocks resulting from oil refining
• Stearin pitch and glycerol pitch

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification occurs with 1505.00, which is the correct code for wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom, including lanolin. If the product is a usable fat or oil rather than a residue, 1505 is the appropriate heading. Another confusion arises with 3403, which covers lubricating preparations; if the wool grease residue has been further processed into a specific lubricant, it may move to Chapter 34. Additionally, 1518.00 is sometimes used for animal fats that have been chemically modified, but 1522.00 remains the specific destination for residues and degras.

FAQ

What is the HS code for wool grease residues?

The HS code for residues resulting from the treatment of wool grease or other fatty substances is 1522.00.

Is lanolin classified under 1522.00?

No, lanolin is refined wool grease and is classified under HS code 1505.00. Code 1522.00 is reserved for the residues and waste products of the refining process.