Chapter 15
Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-02-07 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 15 contains 166 HTS lines covering animal or vegetable fats and oils. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 19.1%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
1501 — Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503
#Heading 1501 contains 7 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1501
Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503:
Free
1501.10.00.00
Lard
3¢/kg
1501.20.00
Other pig fat
3¢/kg
1501.20.00.40
Choice white grease
Free
1501.20.00.60
Yellow grease
Free
1501.20.00.80
Other
Free
1501.90.00.00
Other
3¢/kg
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1501 | Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1501.10.00.00 | Lard | 3¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1501.20.00 | Other pig fat | 3¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1501.20.00.40 | Choice white grease | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1501.20.00.60 | Yellow grease | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1501.20.00.80 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1501.90.00.00 | Other | 3¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1502 — Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503
#Heading 1502 contains 5 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1502
Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503:
Free
1502.10.00
Tallow
0.43¢/kg
1502.10.00.20
Edible
Free
1502.10.00.40
Inedible
Free
1502.90.00.00
Other
0.43¢/kg
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1502 | Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1502.10.00 | Tallow | 0.43¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1502.10.00.20 | Edible | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1502.10.00.40 | Inedible | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1502.90.00.00 | Other | 0.43¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
1503 — Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared
#Heading 1503 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: —. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1503.00.00.00 | Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared | 2¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1504 — Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
#Heading 1504 contains 11 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–2.5%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1504
Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified:
Free
1504.10
Fish-liver oils and their fractions:
Free
1504.10.20.00
Cod
Free
1504.10.40.00
Other
2.5%
1504.20
Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oils:
Free
1504.20.20.00
Cod
Free
1504.20.40.00
Herring
1¢/kg
1504.20.60
Other
1.5¢/kg + 5%
1504.20.60.20
Menhaden
Free
1504.20.60.40
Other
Free
1504.30.00.00
Fats and oils and their fractions, of marine mammals
1.7¢/kg + 5%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1504 | Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1504.10 | Fish-liver oils and their fractions: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1504.10.20.00 | Cod | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1504.10.40.00 | Other | 2.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1504.20 | Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oils: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1504.20.20.00 | Cod | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1504.20.40.00 | Herring | 1¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1504.20.60 | Other | 1.5¢/kg + 5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1504.20.60.20 | Menhaden | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1504.20.60.40 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1504.30.00.00 | Fats and oils and their fractions, of marine mammals | 1.7¢/kg + 5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1505 — Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin)
#Heading 1505 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–2.4%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1505.00
Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin):
Free
1505.00.10.00
Wool grease, crude
1.3¢/kg
1505.00.90.00
Other
2.4%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1505.00 | Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin): | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1505.00.10.00 | Wool grease, crude | 1.3¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1505.00.90.00 | Other | 2.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1506 — Other animal fats and oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
#Heading 1506 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: 2.3%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1506.00.00.00 | Other animal fats and oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 2.3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1507 — Soybean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
#Heading 1507 contains 7 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–19.1%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1507
Soybean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified:
Free
1507.10.00.00
Crude oil, whether or not degummed
19.1%
1507.90
Other:
Free
1507.90.20.00
Pharmaceutical Grade meeting FDA requirements for use in intravenous fat emulsions, valued over $5/kg
Free
1507.90.40
Other
19.1%
1507.90.40.20
Once-refined (subjected to alkali or caustic wash, but not bleached or deodorized)
Free
1507.90.40.40
Other (fully refined, washed, bleached or deodorized)
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | Soybean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1507.10.00.00 | Crude oil, whether or not degummed | 19.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1507.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1507.90.20.00 | Pharmaceutical Grade meeting FDA requirements for use in intravenous fat emulsions, valued over $5/kg | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1507.90.40 | Other | 19.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1507.90.40.20 | Once-refined (subjected to alkali or caustic wash, but not bleached or deodorized) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1507.90.40.40 | Other (fully refined, washed, bleached or deodorized) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1508 — Peanut (ground-nut) oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
#Heading 1508 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1508
Peanut (ground-nut) oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified:
Free
1508.10.00.00
Crude oil
7.5¢/kg
1508.90.00.00
Other
7.5¢/kg
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1508 | Peanut (ground-nut) oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1508.10.00.00 | Crude oil | 7.5¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1508.90.00.00 | Other | 7.5¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1509 — Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
#Heading 1509 contains 25 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1509
Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified:
Free
1509.20
Extra virgin olive oil:
Free
1509.20.20
Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg
5¢/kg on contents and container
1509.20.20.30
Certified organic
Free
1509.20.20.90
Other
Free
1509.20.90
Other
3.4¢/kg
1509.20.90.30
Certified organic
Free
1509.20.90.90
Other
Free
1509.30
Virgin olive oil:
Free
1509.30.20
Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg
5¢/kg on contents and container
1509.30.20.30
Certified organic
Free
1509.30.20.90
Other
Free
1509.30.90
Other
3.4¢/kg
1509.30.90.30
Certified organic
Free
1509.30.90.90
Other
Free
1509.40
Other virgin olive oils:
Free
1509.40.20
Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg
5¢/kg on contents and container
1509.40.20.30
Certified organic
Free
1509.40.20.90
Other
Free
1509.40.90
Other
3.4¢/kg
1509.40.90.30
Certified organic
Free
1509.40.90.90
Other
Free
1509.90
Other:
Free
1509.90.20.00
Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg
5¢/kg on contents and container
1509.90.40.00
Other
3.4¢/kg
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1509 | Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.20 | Extra virgin olive oil: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.20.20 | Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg | 5¢/kg on contents and container | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1509.20.20.30 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.20.20.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.20.90 | Other | 3.4¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1509.20.90.30 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.20.90.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.30 | Virgin olive oil: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.30.20 | Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg | 5¢/kg on contents and container | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1509.30.20.30 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.30.20.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.30.90 | Other | 3.4¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1509.30.90.30 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.30.90.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.40 | Other virgin olive oils: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.40.20 | Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg | 5¢/kg on contents and container | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1509.40.20.30 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.40.20.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.40.90 | Other | 3.4¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1509.40.90.30 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.40.90.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1509.90.20.00 | Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg | 5¢/kg on contents and container | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1509.90.40.00 | Other | 3.4¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1510 — Other oils and their fractions, obtained solely from olives, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, including blends of these oils and fractions with oils or fractions of heading 1509
#Heading 1510 contains 8 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1510
Other oils and their fractions, obtained solely from olives, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, including blends of these oils and fractions with oils or fractions of heading 1509:
Free
1510.10
Crude olive pomace oil:
Free
1510.10.10.00
Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg
5¢/kg on contents and container
1510.10.90.00
Other
3.4¢/kg
1510.90
Other:
Free
1510.90.10.00
Rendered unfit for use as food
Free
1510.90.20.00
Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg
5¢/kg on contents and container
1510.90.90.00
Other
3.4¢/kg
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1510 | Other oils and their fractions, obtained solely from olives, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, including blends of these oils and fractions with oils or fractions of heading 1509: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1510.10 | Crude olive pomace oil: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1510.10.10.00 | Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg | 5¢/kg on contents and container | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1510.10.90.00 | Other | 3.4¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1510.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1510.90.10.00 | Rendered unfit for use as food | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1510.90.20.00 | Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg | 5¢/kg on contents and container | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1510.90.90.00 | Other | 3.4¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1511 — Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
#Heading 1511 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1511
Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified:
Free
1511.10.00.00
Crude oil
Free
1511.90.00.00
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1511 | Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1511.10.00.00 | Crude oil | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1511.90.00.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1512 — Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
#Heading 1512 contains 13 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1512
Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified:
Free
1512.11.00
Crude oil
1.7¢/kg + 3.4%
1512.11.00.25
Certified organic
Free
1512.11.00.35
Other
Free
1512.11.00.40
Safflower oil
Free
1512.19.00
Other
1.7¢/kg + 3.4%
1512.19.00.25
Certified organic
Free
1512.19.00.35
Other
Free
1512.19.00.40
Safflower oil
Free
1512.21.00.00
Crude oil, whether or not gossypol has been removed
5.6¢/kg
1512.29.00
Other
5.6¢/kg
1512.29.00.20
Once-refined (subjected to alkalai or caustic wash, but not bleached or deodorized)
Free
1512.29.00.40
Other (fully refined, washed, bleached or deodorized)
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1512 | Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1512.11.00 | Crude oil | 1.7¢/kg + 3.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1512.11.00.25 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1512.11.00.35 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1512.11.00.40 | Safflower oil | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1512.19.00 | Other | 1.7¢/kg + 3.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1512.19.00.25 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1512.19.00.35 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1512.19.00.40 | Safflower oil | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1512.21.00.00 | Crude oil, whether or not gossypol has been removed | 5.6¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1512.29.00 | Other | 5.6¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1512.29.00.20 | Once-refined (subjected to alkalai or caustic wash, but not bleached or deodorized) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1512.29.00.40 | Other (fully refined, washed, bleached or deodorized) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1513 — Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
#Heading 1513 contains 7 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1513
Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified:
Free
1513.11.00.00
Crude oil
Free
1513.19.00
Other
Free
1513.19.00.30
Certified organic
Free
1513.19.00.90
Other
Free
1513.21.00.00
Crude oil
Free
1513.29.00.00
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1513 | Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1513.11.00.00 | Crude oil | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1513.19.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1513.19.00.30 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1513.19.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1513.21.00.00 | Crude oil | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1513.29.00.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1514 — Rapeseed, colza or mustard oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
#Heading 1514 contains 16 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–6.4%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1514
Rapeseed, colza or mustard oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified:
Free
1514.11.00.00
Crude oil
6.4%
1514.19.00.00
Other
6.4%
1514.91
Crude oil:
Free
1514.91.10.00
Imported to be used in the manufacture of rubber substitutes or lubricating oil
Free
1514.91.90
Other
6.4%
1514.91.90.10
Rape or colza oil and its fractions
Free
1514.91.90.20
Mustard seed oil and its fractions
Free
1514.99
Other:
Free
1514.99.10.00
Imported to be used in the manufacture of rubber substitutes or lubricating oil
Free
1514.99.50
Denatured
1.3¢/kg
1514.99.50.10
Rape or colza oil and its fractions
Free
1514.99.50.20
Mustard seed oil and its fractions
Free
1514.99.90
Other
6.4%
1514.99.90.10
Rape or colza oil and its fractions
Free
1514.99.90.20
Mustard seed oil and its fractions
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1514 | Rapeseed, colza or mustard oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1514.11.00.00 | Crude oil | 6.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1514.19.00.00 | Other | 6.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1514.91 | Crude oil: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1514.91.10.00 | Imported to be used in the manufacture of rubber substitutes or lubricating oil | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1514.91.90 | Other | 6.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1514.91.90.10 | Rape or colza oil and its fractions | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1514.91.90.20 | Mustard seed oil and its fractions | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1514.99 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1514.99.10.00 | Imported to be used in the manufacture of rubber substitutes or lubricating oil | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1514.99.50 | Denatured | 1.3¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1514.99.50.10 | Rape or colza oil and its fractions | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1514.99.50.20 | Mustard seed oil and its fractions | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1514.99.90 | Other | 6.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1514.99.90.10 | Rape or colza oil and its fractions | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1514.99.90.20 | Mustard seed oil and its fractions | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1515 — Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
#Heading 1515 contains 16 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–3.4%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1515
Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified:
Free
1515.11.00.00
Crude oil
6.3¢/kg
1515.19.00.00
Other
6.3¢/kg
1515.21.00.00
Crude oil
3.4%
1515.29.00
Other
3.4%
1515.29.00.20
Once-refined (subjected to alkalai or caustic wash, but not bleached or deodorized)
Free
1515.29.00.40
Other (fully refined, washed, bleached or deodorized)
Free
1515.30.00.00
Castor oil and its fractions
Free
1515.50.00.00
Sesame oil and its fractions
0.68¢/kg
1515.60.05.00
Microbial fats and oils and their fractions
3.2%
1515.90
Other:
Free
1515.90.21.00
Nut oils
Free
1515.90.60.00
Jojoba oil and its fractions
2.3%
1515.90.81
Other
3.2%
1515.90.81.10
Hemp oil
Free
1515.90.81.90
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1515 | Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1515.11.00.00 | Crude oil | 6.3¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1515.19.00.00 | Other | 6.3¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1515.21.00.00 | Crude oil | 3.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1515.29.00 | Other | 3.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1515.29.00.20 | Once-refined (subjected to alkalai or caustic wash, but not bleached or deodorized) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1515.29.00.40 | Other (fully refined, washed, bleached or deodorized) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1515.30.00.00 | Castor oil and its fractions | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1515.50.00.00 | Sesame oil and its fractions | 0.68¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1515.60.05.00 | Microbial fats and oils and their fractions | 3.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1515.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1515.90.21.00 | Nut oils | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1515.90.60.00 | Jojoba oil and its fractions | 2.3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1515.90.81 | Other | 3.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1515.90.81.10 | Hemp oil | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1515.90.81.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1516 — Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinized, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
#Heading 1516 contains 6 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–7.7%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1516
Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinized, whether or not refined, but not further prepared:
Free
1516.10.00.00
Animal fats and oils and their fractions
7¢/kg
1516.20
Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions:
Free
1516.20.10.00
Rapeseed oil
7.7%
1516.20.91.00
Other
8.8¢/kg
1516.30.00.00
Microbial fats and oils and their fractions
8.8¢/kg
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1516 | Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinized, whether or not refined, but not further prepared: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1516.10.00.00 | Animal fats and oils and their fractions | 7¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1516.20 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1516.20.10.00 | Rapeseed oil | 7.7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1516.20.91.00 | Other | 8.8¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1516.30.00.00 | Microbial fats and oils and their fractions | 8.8¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
1517 — Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516
#Heading 1517 contains 21 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–18%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1517
Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516:
Free
1517.10.00.00
Margarine, excluding liquid margarine
12.3¢/kg
1517.90
Other:
Free
1517.90.10
Containing 5 percent or more by weight of soybean oil or any fraction thereof
18%
1517.90.10.20
Salad and cooking oils
Free
1517.90.10.40
Wholly of vegetable oils
Free
1517.90.10.60
Other
Free
1517.90.10.80
Other
Free
1517.90.20
Other
8%
1517.90.20.20
Salad and cooking oils
Free
1517.90.20.40
Wholly of vegetable oils
Free
1517.90.20.60
Other
Free
1517.90.20.80
Other
Free
1517.90.45.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
11¢/kg
1517.90.50.00
Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions
11¢/kg
1517.90.60.00
Other
34.2¢/kg
1517.90.90
Other
8.8¢/kg
1517.90.90.15
Partially hydrogenated salad and cooking oil
Free
1517.90.90.25
Soybean oil, wholly hydrogenated
Free
1517.90.90.85
Cottonseed oil, wholly hydrogenated
Free
1517.90.90.90
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1517 | Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1517.10.00.00 | Margarine, excluding liquid margarine | 12.3¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1517.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1517.90.10 | Containing 5 percent or more by weight of soybean oil or any fraction thereof | 18% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1517.90.10.20 | Salad and cooking oils | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1517.90.10.40 | Wholly of vegetable oils | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1517.90.10.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1517.90.10.80 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1517.90.20 | Other | 8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1517.90.20.20 | Salad and cooking oils | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1517.90.20.40 | Wholly of vegetable oils | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1517.90.20.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1517.90.20.80 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1517.90.45.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 11¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1517.90.50.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 11¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1517.90.60.00 | Other | 34.2¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9918.04.60, 9918.04.68 (CO) |
| 1517.90.90 | Other | 8.8¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1517.90.90.15 | Partially hydrogenated salad and cooking oil | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1517.90.90.25 | Soybean oil, wholly hydrogenated | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1517.90.90.85 | Cottonseed oil, wholly hydrogenated | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1517.90.90.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1518 — Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, boiled, oxidized, dehydrated, sulfurized, blown, polymerized by heat in vacuum or in inert gas or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading 1516; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, not elsewhere specified or included
#Heading 1518 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–8%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1518.00
Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, boiled, oxidized, dehydrated, sulfurized, blown, polymerized by heat in vacuum or in inert gas or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading 1516; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, not elsewhere specified or included:
Free
1518.00.20.00
Of linseed or flaxseed oil
6.3¢/kg
1518.00.40.00
Other
8%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1518.00 | Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, boiled, oxidized, dehydrated, sulfurized, blown, polymerized by heat in vacuum or in inert gas or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading 1516; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, not elsewhere specified or included: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1518.00.20.00 | Of linseed or flaxseed oil | 6.3¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1518.00.40.00 | Other | 8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1520 — Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes
#Heading 1520 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1520.00.00.00 | Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1521 — Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or colored
#Heading 1521 contains 8 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–4.8%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1521
Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or colored:
Free
1521.10.00
Vegetable waxes
Free
1521.10.00.20
Candelilla
Free
1521.10.00.40
Carnauba
Free
1521.10.00.60
Other
Free
1521.90
Other:
Free
1521.90.20.00
Bleached beeswax
4.8%
1521.90.40.00
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1521 | Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or colored: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1521.10.00 | Vegetable waxes | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1521.10.00.20 | Candelilla | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1521.10.00.40 | Carnauba | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1521.10.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1521.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1521.90.20.00 | Bleached beeswax | 4.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1521.90.40.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1522 — Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes
#Heading 1522 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: 3.8%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1522.00.00.00 | Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes | 3.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 15
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 15). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 25%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. The most common rate is 25%; some products carry 7.5%. Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Reciprocal tariff (Recip: 10%)
- Tariffs applied under the post-February 2026 SCOTUS ruling upholding Section 122 authority. Typically 10–25% depending on country of origin, stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232: 25%)
- Tariffs on steel and aluminum products (and downstream derivatives) imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.