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U.S. imports of tallow of bovine animals, sheep, or goats (HS 150210) totaled $177.8M in July 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Tallow of Bovine Animals, Sheep, or Goats paid $740K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 0.6% on $131.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Tallow of Bovine Animals, Sheep, or Goats imports of $177.8M in July 2026 ran 80% above the year-to-date monthly average of $99.0M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataBovine, ovine, and caprine tallow is split at the US 10-digit level into edible (1502100020) and inedible (1502100040) grades — a distinction that drives both the regulatory pathway and the range of end-use markets, from food manufacturing and pharmaceuticals to soap, lubricants, and biodiesel. Brazil and Australia are the leading suppliers, with Canada, Argentina, and the United Kingdom also contributing meaningfully to US import volumes. Edible tallow entering for human consumption must clear USDA FSIS reinspection from an approved foreign establishment, while inedible tallow follows a separate admissibility track. The edible/inedible classification must be supported by documentation at entry, as misclassification between the two lines carries compliance risk. Classification and admissibility are complex — consult a licensed customs broker or USDA FSIS before importing.
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350 shipments/mo
The distinction is based on the fat's intended use and processing standard: edible tallow (1502100020) must meet food-grade specifications and is subject to USDA FSIS oversight, while inedible tallow (1502100040) is destined for industrial applications such as soap, lubricants, or biodiesel. The commercial invoice and accompanying certificates should clearly state the grade and intended use to support the correct 10-digit classification.
Both countries operate large-scale beef slaughter and rendering industries with significant export capacity. Brazil's cattle herd size and Australia's established export infrastructure — including FSIS-approved establishments — position them as reliable, high-volume suppliers. Importers sourcing from either country should confirm current FSIS establishment approval status before contracting.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 1502
Subheading 150210 · $177.8M of $177.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1502100040 | Tallow, Inedible | $172.0M | 0.43% | 76.39% | $736K |
| 1502100020 | Tallow, Edible | $5.8M | 0.08% | 0.77% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1502100020 | Tallow, Edible | $7.9M |
| 1502100040 | Tallow, Inedible | $7.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$177.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$15.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Brazil and Canada together supply 53% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
25.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.42%.