Tallow is the rendered fat obtained from bovine animals, sheep, or goats that meets specific melting-point and titer standards used in trade. The 150290 subheading captures fats from the same animals that do not meet the tallow definition — such as premier jus (first-run rendered fat) or oleo stock — which are often valued for food or high-grade oleochemical uses.

Yes. USDA APHIS and FSIS both play roles when bovine-derived fats are involved: APHIS may restrict imports from countries with active foot-and-mouth disease or BSE concerns, while FSIS governs the food-safety admissibility of the product itself. Importers should check current APHIS regionalization determinations and FSIS country eligibility lists before contracting supply.