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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.

1501Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503

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Heading 1501 contains 7 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1502Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503

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Heading 1502 contains 5 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1503Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared

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Heading 1503 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: —. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1504Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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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.

1505Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin)

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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.

1506Other animal fats and oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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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.

1507Soybean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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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.

1508Peanut (ground-nut) oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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Heading 1508 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1509Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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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

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)

1510Other 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

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Heading 1510 contains 8 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1511Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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Heading 1511 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1512Sunflower-seed, safflower or cottonseed oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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Heading 1512 contains 13 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1513Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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Heading 1513 contains 7 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1514Rapeseed, colza or mustard oil, and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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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.

1515Other fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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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

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%

1516Animal, 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

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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.

1517Margarine; 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

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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

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%

1518Animal, 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

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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.

1520Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes

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Heading 1520 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.

1521Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or colored

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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.

1522Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 15

Sources & Methodology

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.