U.S. imports of hydrogenated animal fats and oils (not further prepared) (HS 151610) totaled $10.8M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Hydrogenation, interesterification, reesterification, and elaidinization are the chemical modification processes that define this heading — transforming animal fats and oils into more stable, functional forms used in food manufacturing and industrial applications. The single US tariff line (1516100000) captures all such animal-derived products regardless of refinement level, provided they are not further prepared beyond these processes. Norway leads US import supply, followed by China and Germany, reflecting both the marine-oil processing industry in Scandinavia and the broad oleochemical manufacturing base in Asia and Europe. Importers should confirm FDA admissibility status when the product is destined for food use, as labeling and composition requirements apply.
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A product classifies under 151610 if the only processing beyond refining is hydrogenation, interesterification, reesterification, or elaidinization. Once the fat or oil is blended with other ingredients, flavored, or otherwise formulated into a consumer product, it typically moves to heading 1517 or beyond. Importers should document the exact processing steps to defend the 151610 classification at entry.
Yes — Norway's leading position is largely tied to its marine-oil processing industry, particularly hydrogenated fish oils used in food and feed applications. Importers sourcing from Norway should verify whether the specific oil type (e.g., fish oil versus tallow) affects any downstream FDA labeling or GRAS status requirements.
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