Product classification
HS code for Wool grease: 1522.00
Degras, residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes.
Classification of wool grease under HS 1522.00
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 1522.00
- Leather tanning by-products
- Biodiesel production residues
- Soap manufacturing waste
- Animal feed ingredients
Codes often confused with 1522.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 152200 (the code used for wool grease), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 152200 (the code used for wool grease) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 32% 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 152200, not only wool grease.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $107M 26% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $72M 18% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $49M 12% of world exports
World total: $407M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $344M 32% of world imports
- 2 Italy $335M 31% of world imports
- 3 France $78M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 code for wool grease
Brazil classifies wool grease under NCM 1522.00.00: HS 1522.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wool grease
What is the HS code for Wool grease?
The HS code for Wool grease is 152200 (Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes).
How do I classify Wool grease for customs?
Wool grease is classified under HS code 152200 — Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of wool grease (HS 152200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 152200 (the code used for wool grease) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($107M, 26% of world exports), Malaysia ($72M) and the Netherlands ($49M). World exports came to about $407M, 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 wool grease (HS 152200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 152200 (the code used for wool grease) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($344M, 32% of world imports), Italy ($335M) and France ($78M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 Wool grease the same in all countries?
The base HS code 152200 for Wool grease 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 wool grease in Brazil?
In Brazil, wool grease (HS 152200) is classified under NCM 1522.00.00.