HTS Chapter 15 — Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils Tariff Rates (2026)

Encompasses olive oil, palm oil, soybean oil, animal fats, margarine, and other prepared edible fats and waxes of animal or vegetable origin.

Rate Overview

Avg MFN Rate

10%

Section 122

N/A

Section 232

7.5-100%

Section 301 (China)

Key Headings in Chapter 15

HTS Code	Description	MFN Rate	Sec 232	Sec 301
1509	Olive oil	5 cents/kg	N/A	N/A
1511	Palm oil	Free	N/A	N/A
1512	Sunflower or safflower oil	Free	N/A	N/A
1507	Soybean oil	Free	N/A	N/A
1516	Animal or vegetable fats, hydrogenated	7.7%	N/A	N/A

Common Products

Olive oilPalm oilSoybean oilSunflower oilCoconut oilLard and tallowMargarineBeeswax

Chapter 15 of the HTS — Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils — is among the most tariff-impacted categories in US trade. Encompasses olive oil, palm oil, soybean oil, animal fats, margarine, and other prepared edible fats and waxes of animal or vegetable origin. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 4%. Individual rates vary significantly within the chapter, ranging from duty-free to well above the average. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Olive oil, Palm oil, Soybean oil, Sunflower oil, Coconut oil, Lard and tallow, Margarine, Beeswax. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 4, Chapter 12, Chapter 34, which cover similar or complementary product categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average tariff rate for HTS Chapter 15 (Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils)?

The average MFN duty rate for animal or vegetable fats and oils is 4%. All imports also face the 10% Section 122 tariff. Chinese imports may face additional Section 301 tariffs.

What products are in HTS Chapter 15?

Chapter 15 covers animal or vegetable fats and oils, including Olive oil, Palm oil, Soybean oil, Sunflower oil, Coconut oil. Related chapters include Chapter 4, Chapter 12, Chapter 34.

Are animal or vegetable fats and oils subject to Section 232 or Section 301 tariffs?

Section 232 tariffs generally do not apply to products in this chapter. Chinese imports in this chapter face Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-100%.