Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes (heading 1522): importing markets
HS heading 1522 covers degras and residues from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes. In 2025, Spain and Italy were the two…
Published on 12 November 2026Updated on 12 November 2026
HS heading 1522 covers degras and residues from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes. In 2025, Spain and Italy were the two largest importers in the UN Comtrade data, at about USD 344 million and USD 335 million. For a company exporting from Spain, the main European outlets are therefore Italy and France.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 12 November 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 1522
- Chapter
- 15 · Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
- Subheadings
- 1
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| Spain | 344,413,594 |
| Italy | 334,915,449 |
| France | 78,260,418 |
| South Korea | 57,748,227 |
| Netherlands | 43,543,293 |
| Portugal | 37,283,143 |
| Singapore | 35,491,248 |
| Austria | 32,119,164 |
| Denmark | 20,635,339 |
| Finland | 16,649,101 |
| Japan | 15,639,646 |
| Belgium | 15,219,481 |
| Sweden | 11,540,694 |
| United Kingdom | 9,771,325 |
| Malaysia | 8,153,627 |
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 12 November 2026
What to know before exporting HS 1522
HS 1522 is a single heading in Chapter 15, with one subheading in the fact sheet. Degras and the residues of treating fatty substances or waxes are classified here. Before quoting, confirm that your product matches the heading text and not a neighbouring one in the same chapter.
The demand picture is concentrated. In the table above, Spain and Italy each declare imports above USD 330 million for 2025, far ahead of France at about USD 78 million. The rest of the list falls below USD 60 million per country. The figures are imports declared by each country from the world, not purchases from Spain.
For a company exporting from Spain, Italy and France, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Belgium are in the European Union, so goods move within the single market. Spain is also the second-largest importer on the list, so the domestic market deserves a place in any sales plan alongside exports.
South Korea, Singapore, Japan and Malaysia appear among the importers outside Europe. Selling there means export procedures and third-country import rules. The applicable duty depends on the subpartida in the destination's tariff and on any agreement in force with the EU. It is looked up for each destination in Access2Markets.
Residues and fatty by-products may be subject to sanitary, environmental or product-specific rules depending on origin material and end use. These requirements vary by destination and by product. Check them for your exact product in Access2Markets and with the importer's customs broker before the first shipment.
Trade data are reported with a delay. The 2025 figures are the latest consolidated ones, and a country's ranking can change as later revisions come in. Use the table to prioritise markets, then check current volumes with the buyer.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 12 November 2026
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 1522 cover?
HS 1522 covers degras and residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes. It belongs to Chapter 15, which groups animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils, prepared edible fats and waxes. The fact sheet lists one subheading under this code.
Which countries import the most under HS 1522?
In the UN Comtrade data for 2025, Spain and Italy lead, with about USD 344 million and USD 335 million. France follows with about USD 78 million, then South Korea with about USD 58 million. Figures are imports declared by each country from the world.
Where do I find the import duty for HS 1522 in a given country?
The duty depends on the destination country, the subheading used in its tariff and any trade agreement in force with the EU. A company exporting from Spain can look it up by product code and destination in Access2Markets, the European Commission's tool for exporters.
Are the import figures what Spain sells to each country?
No. Each figure is what that country declares importing from all origins combined. It shows the size of the market, not the share held by Spanish suppliers. Bilateral flows from Spain need a separate query on the same database, filtered by exporter.
Do I need to treat Italy or France as export markets?
For a company exporting from Spain, they are intra-EU sales, so there is no customs duty on goods in free circulation. Invoicing, VAT and intra-EU reporting rules apply instead, and the Spanish tax agency, AEAT, publishes the procedures.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 12 November 2026
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