Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin) (heading 1505): importing markets
HS 1505 is the heading for wool grease and the fatty substances derived from it, including lanolin. In 2025, Germany declared the highest imports in the…
Published on 7 November 2026Updated on 7 November 2026
HS 1505 is the heading for wool grease and the fatty substances derived from it, including lanolin. In 2025, Germany declared the highest imports in the table above, at about 35.7 million USD, followed by the United States and Japan. For a company exporting from Spain, the key steps are choosing the right subheading and checking the tariff and the destination's requirements.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 7 November 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 1505
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Germany | 35,732,820 |
| United States | 25,128,987 |
| Japan | 16,492,504 |
| United Kingdom | 14,154,560 |
| Netherlands | 10,205,439 |
| Belgium | 9,083,899 |
| Brazil | 7,256,762 |
| India | 6,481,594 |
| France | 5,075,298 |
| Australia | 4,820,543 |
| Uruguay | 4,323,654 |
| Italy | 3,653,672 |
| Spain | 3,624,956 |
| Poland | 3,530,871 |
| Bulgaria | 2,709,573 |
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 7 November 2026
What to know before exporting HS 1505
HS 1505 is the Harmonized System heading for wool grease and fatty substances derived from it, including lanolin. It belongs to chapter 15, which covers fats and oils of animal, vegetable or microbial origin. The heading has three subheadings, so the first task is to classify the product precisely.
The market table shows where demand is concentrated. Germany leads, the United States is second and Japan third, with the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next. Among the European destinations, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France are the ones that appear in the top ten. Figures are imports declared by each country from the world, not purchases from Spain, so they measure market size and not your own opportunity.
The tariff you will pay depends on three things: the subheading, the destination country and the trade agreement in force between that country and the origin. For a company exporting from Spain to another EU member state, goods circulate within the single market. For third countries, the duty and the origin rules are consulted in Access2Markets, by entering the product code and the destination.
Requirements other than the tariff, such as documents, health or quality rules, depend on the end use of the product and on the destination. Lanolin can be sold for different industries, and the rules that apply change with the use. Check them for each destination before quoting, in Access2Markets and with the importer's customs broker.
A practical order of work: confirm the subheading with your customs agent, check the duty and origin rules for your two or three priority markets, and only then compare prices. The 2025 data show where the volume is, but the tariff and the requirements decide how much of it you can actually reach.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 7 November 2026
Frequently asked questions
Which markets import the most under HS 1505?
According to UN Comtrade data for 2025, Germany declared the highest imports of heading 1505, at 35,732,820 USD. The United States follows with 25,128,987 USD and Japan with 16,492,504 USD. These are each country's imports from the world.
What does HS 1505 cover?
HS 1505 covers wool grease and fatty substances derived from it, including lanolin. It sits in chapter 15 of the Harmonized System and has three subheadings.
Where do I check the tariff for exporting HS 1505 from Spain?
In Access2Markets, the European Commission's tool. You enter the product code, Spain as the origin country and the destination. The duty depends on the subheading and on the agreement in force with that country, so it can differ from one market to another.
Do the import figures show how much Spain sells to each country?
No. The table shows what each country imports from the world in total, in USD, for 2025. It measures the size of the market. To see Spain's own sales you need bilateral trade data, which can also be consulted in UN Comtrade.
Do I need to classify my product at subheading level?
Yes. The heading has three subheadings, and the tariff and the documents requested at customs are applied to the subheading in the destination's tariff. Confirm the classification with your customs agent before issuing the invoice.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 7 November 2026
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