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Chapter 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils

HS Chapter 15 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

Average MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Animal or vegetable fats and oils (HS Chapter 15). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
Thailand24.4%
India21.7%
Brazil10.0%
Mexico10.0%
China9.0%
UAE5.0%
South Africa1.7%
United Kingdom1.2%
Germany1.2%
France1.2%
United States0.0%
Australia0.0%

Duty Rates by Subheading

MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 15. Rates vary significantly within a chapter. Always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.

HS CodeDescriptionINGBUSCNDEBR
1501103¢/kg30.0%0.0%0.0%9.0%0.0%10.0%
1501203¢/kg30.0%0.0%0.0%9.0%0.0%10.0%
1501903¢/kg30.0%10.0%0.0%9.0%10.0%10.0%
1503002¢/kg30.0%0.0%0.0%9.0%0.0%10.0%
1502100.43¢/kg15.0%2.0%0.0%9.0%2.0%10.0%
1502900.43¢/kg15.0%2.0%0.0%9.0%2.0%10.0%

FTA Preferential Rates: Animal or vegetable fats and oils

These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 15 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.

HS CodeRouteAgreementRateSaving
150110UAE → IndiaIN-AE-CEPA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
150110Australia → IndiaIN-AU-ECTA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
150110United Kingdom → IndiaIN-UK-ECTA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
150110KR → IndiaIN-KR-CEPA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
150110Mauritius → IndiaIN-MU-CECPA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
150110Oman → IndiaIN-OM-CEPA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
150110Philippines → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
150110SG → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
150110SG → IndiaIN-SG-CECA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
150110Thailand → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%

VAT / GST on Animal or vegetable fats and oils

In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate. Reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.

CountryTax TypeStandard Rate
UAEVAT5%
AustraliaGST10%
BrazilIPI0%
ChinaVAT9%
United KingdomVAT0%
IndiaGST5%
MexicoVAT16%
ThailandVAT7%
South AfricaVAT15%

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.

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