Heading 1516
HTS code 1516 — Animal, 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
- Chapter
- 15 — Fats, oils and waxes
- Tariff lines
- 4
- General duty
- General duty rate of 7.7%; 3 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 1516
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1516.10.0000 | Animal fats and oils and their fractions (Animal, 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) | 7¢/kg | kg |
| 1516.20.1000 | Rapeseed oil (Animal, 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 > Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions) | 7.7% | kg |
| 1516.20.9100 | Other (Animal, 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 > Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions) | 8.8¢/kg | kg |
| 1516.30.0000 | Microbial fats and oils and their fractions (Animal, 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) | 8.8¢/kg | kg |
Documents required to import under 1516
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
Common questions
- What is HTS code 1516?
- HTS heading 1516 covers animal, 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. It sits in Chapter 15 (fats, oils and waxes) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 4 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 1516?
- General duty rate of 7.7%; 3 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 1516 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 15
- 1501Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503
- 1502Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503
- 1503Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared
- 1504Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- 1505Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin)
- 1506Other animal fats and oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- 1507Soybean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- 1508Peanut (ground-nut) oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified