Ruminant animal tallow from India
India exported $72.4 million of ruminant animal tallow (HS 1502.10) in FY2025-26, up 40% on FY2024-25. The EU's average base duty is 1.6%, before India's GSP preference.
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $72MUp 39.7% on last year
- HS code
- 1502.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
Goods made in India pay a compound rate US import duty. Some rates here are compound, so check the lines below.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1502.10.00 | Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503: Tallow | 0.43¢/kg | – | – |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of ruminant animal tallow
India's exports to all countries under HS 1502.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 1502.10 is 1.6%, ranging from 0% to 3.2% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Export is restricted. 15021010: Prohibited. 15021090: Prohibited.
Common questions
What is the HS code for ruminant animal tallow?
1502.10, under heading 1502 (Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export ruminant animal tallow?
Yes. India exported $72.4 million under HS 1502.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.