U.S. imports of Bovine, Sheep, and Goat Fat, Raw or Rendered (SITC 41132) totaled $168.8M in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Bovine, Sheep, and Goat Fat, Raw or Rendered paid $576K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.34% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Bovine, Sheep, and Goat Fat, Raw or Rendered imports of $168.8M in August 2026 ran 57% above the year-to-date monthly average of $107.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTallow and other ruminant fats — sourced from cattle, sheep, and goats in either raw or rendered form — serve as key inputs for oleochemical production, soap and detergent manufacturing, animal feed, and biodiesel feedstock. USDA FSIS oversight applies to edible grades of bovine, ovine, and caprine fat, while inedible tallow destined for industrial use follows a separate regulatory pathway under USDA APHIS and FDA feed-safety rules depending on end use. The raw versus rendered distinction matters for both classification and cold-chain requirements, as raw ruminant fat is more perishable and may carry additional APHIS biosecurity considerations related to foreign animal disease risk.
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339 import shipments a month
Raw ruminant fat can potentially carry foreign animal disease agents, so USDA APHIS may impose country-of-origin restrictions or require specific processing treatments (such as heat rendering to defined temperature thresholds) before entry. Importers should check current APHIS import requirements for the specific country of origin, as restrictions vary based on disease status and bilateral agreements.
Edible tallow must meet FSIS standards for human food use and originate from FSIS-approved establishments, while inedible tallow — used in soap, lubricants, biodiesel, or animal feed — is not subject to FSIS jurisdiction but may fall under FDA's animal feed regulations or EPA requirements depending on its end use. Declaring the correct intended use at entry determines which agency's requirements apply.
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Basic heading 41132 · $168.8M of $1.7B
Imports · August 2026
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Brazil and Australia together supply 77% of it.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.3B of Bovine, Sheep, and Goat Fat, Raw or Rendered and exported $126.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.