India to USA trade data · HS 1502
Exporting Tallow & Animal Fats from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $15.9M of tallow & animal fats (HS 1502) from India, 1.3% of all US imports of this product, making India the 11th largest supplier of 18 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $15.9M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -89.2%
- India's rank
- 11th of 18
- Share of US imports
- 1.3%
- Average duty paid
- 10.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of tallow & animal fats from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $1.7M, down 89.2% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with tallow & animal fats
US imports of HS 1502 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 18 countries: $1.19B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Brazil | $401M | 33.6% |
| 2. Canada | $212M | 17.7% |
| 3. Australia | $198M | 16.6% |
| 4. Argentina | $112M | 9.4% |
| 5. United Kingdom | $68.8M | 5.8% |
| 6. Uruguay | $57.3M | 4.8% |
| 7. New Zealand | $38.4M | 3.2% |
| 8. Ireland | $31.8M | 2.7% |
| 11th. India | $15.9M | 1.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for tallow & animal fats from India
Top US ports for HS 1502 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 0% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| San Pablo Bay, CA | $7.6M | 47.8% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $4.7M | 29.8% |
| New Orleans, LA | $3.6M | 22.4% |
US duty
Duty paid on tallow & animal fats from India
Across all HS 1502 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 10.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 6.4% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Tallow & Animal Fats from India to the USA: FAQs
How much tallow & animal fats does the US import from India?
$15.9M in 2025 (HS 1502), which made India the 11th largest supplier of 18 countries with 1.3% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $1.7M, down 89.2% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for tallow & animal fats in the US market?
Brazil (33.6%), Canada (17.7%), Australia (16.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on tallow & animal fats from India?
On average, the duty paid was 10.3% of the value of tallow & animal fats from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (6.4% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 1502: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive tallow & animal fats from India?
San Pablo Bay, CA (47.8%), Baton Rouge, LA (29.8%), New Orleans, LA (22.4%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% arrived by sea.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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