Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503 (heading 1502): importing markets
Heading 1502 covers fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, such as tallow, other than those of heading 1503. In 2025 the United States was the largest…
Published on 6 November 2026Updated on 6 November 2026
Heading 1502 covers fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, such as tallow, other than those of heading 1503. In 2025 the United States was the largest importer by far, with about 1,299 million USD declared to UN Comtrade, followed by Singapore with about 310 million USD. For an exporter from Spain, the buyer market sets most of the requirements.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 6 November 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 1502
- Chapter
- 15 · Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
- Subheadings
- 3
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,299,014,459 |
| Singapore | 310,479,480 |
| Belgium | 115,662,095 |
| Malaysia | 101,971,604 |
| China | 66,350,098 |
| Spain | 58,888,488 |
| Brazil | 57,337,832 |
| Netherlands | 44,634,110 |
| Mexico | 43,620,591 |
| Philippines | 42,679,069 |
| Germany | 34,807,751 |
| Uruguay | 28,984,261 |
| Egypt | 25,295,159 |
| Poland | 25,079,932 |
| Ireland | 23,518,666 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 6 November 2026
What to know before exporting heading 1502
Heading 1502 belongs to chapter 15 of the Harmonized System and has three subheadings. It groups fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats. Fats of heading 1503, such as lard stearin and oleo oil, are classified separately.
Demand is concentrated. In 2025 the United States declared about 1,299 million USD of imports of this heading, more than four times Singapore, the second market with about 310 million USD. Belgium, Malaysia and China follow, each between roughly 66 and 116 million USD. The figures are imports declared by each country from the world, not purchases from Spain.
Spain appears in the table as an importer, with about 59 million USD in 2025. For an exporter based in Spain, this means the domestic and EU market is also a reference, alongside Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland and Ireland, which also appear among the main importers.
The duty depends on the subheading, the destination and the trade agreement in force between the EU and that country. For a company exporting from Spain, it is checked in Access2Markets by entering the product code and the destination. Within the EU there is no customs duty, but there are tax and documentary obligations.
Fats of animal origin are usually subject to sanitary and traceability controls, and the exact requirements vary by destination and by end use, whether food, feed or technical. Confirm with the competent authority of the importing country, and with the official export certification services in Spain, which documents your shipment needs.
Choose the six-digit subheading and the end use of your product before requesting quotes. Customs in the destination country apply the national tariff line, which can go beyond the six digits shared worldwide, so ask your buyer or customs agent for the full code.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries import the most under HS 1502?
In 2025 the largest importer was the United States, with about 1,299 million USD, followed by Singapore with about 310 million USD and Belgium with about 116 million USD, according to UN Comtrade. These are imports declared from the world, so they show market size, not Spanish sales.
What does heading 1502 cover?
Heading 1502 covers fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503. It is in chapter 15 of the Harmonized System and has three subheadings.
How do I find the import duty for 1502 from Spain?
The duty depends on the destination, the subheading and the agreement in force between the EU and that country. Enter the product code and the destination country in Access2Markets, the European Commission tool, which shows duties, rules of origin and requirements.
Is the data in the table about exports from Spain?
No. The table shows what each country declared as imports from the world in 2025. It indicates where demand is, but not the share that Spanish suppliers hold in each market.
Why can a country's figures change later?
Countries report to UN Comtrade with a delay, so the period shown is the latest with consolidated data. Figures for a recent year can be revised when late declarations are added.
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