Chapter 0209 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 02.09
Brined Pork Jowl Fat
Brined pork jowl fat, pure fat separated from lean meat, preserved in brine for charcuterie applications. This product is pig fat free of lean meat, salted in brine, not rendered or otherwise extracted, and is intended for industrial food service use.
0209.10.00Chilled Pork Caul Fat
Chilled pork caul fat, the thin membrane fat from the stomach of pigs, free of lean meat, used for wrapping pâtés and terrines. This product is pig fat, chilled, not rendered or otherwise extracted, and is free of muscle tissue as required by the chapter notes.
0209.10.00Dried Pork Rendering Fat
Dried pork rendering fat blocks, pure adipose tissue from pigs free of lean meat, dehydrated for stable storage before rendering. This product is pig fat, dried, not rendered or otherwise extracted, and is intended for industrial fat processing.
0209.10.00Fresh Pork Kidney Fat
Fresh pork kidney fat (suet), meticulously trimmed of all lean and offal remnants, for pâté and mincemeat production. This product is pig fat, fresh, free of lean meat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, and is a high-quality culinary fat.
0209.10.00Fresh Pork Leaf Fat
Fresh pork leaf fat trimmed free of lean meat, sourced from the abdominal area of pigs, supplied in bulk for food processing. This product is pig fat, fresh, not rendered or otherwise extracted, and is free of lean meat as required by the tariff description.
0209.10.00Frozen Pork Back Fat
Frozen pork back fat, carefully trimmed to remove all lean meat, used primarily for sausage production and rendering. This product is pig fat, frozen, free of lean meat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, and is intended for food manufacturing.
0209.10.00Salted Pork Lard Fat
Salted pork fat from lard areas, trimmed free of lean meat, preserved lightly for extended shelf life in charcuterie. This product is pig fat, salted, not rendered or otherwise extracted, and is used in baking and meat processing.
0209.10.00Smoked Pork Pure Fat
Smoked pork pure fat trimmed free of lean meat, providing flavor for specialty sausages without rendering. This product is pig fat, smoked, not rendered or otherwise extracted, and is packaged for wholesale food manufacturers.
0209.90.10Fresh Poultry Fat
Fresh unrendered fat from chickens (Gallus domesticus), trimmed free of lean meat and suitable for human consumption. This product falls under tariff item 0209.90.10 as it is specifically fat of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, within the access commitment.
0209.90.10Frozen Duck Fat
Frozen pure duck fat, unrendered and free of lean meat, suitable for culinary use. Although duck fat is poultry fat, it is not from Gallus domesticus, so it falls under the 'Other' sibling item rather than this specific tariff item.
0209.90.10Salted Goose Fat
Salted goose fat, trimmed clean of meat and preserved for gourmet cooking. Goose fat is poultry fat but not from Gallus domesticus, so it is classified under the 'Other' sibling item rather than this specific tariff item.
0209.90.90Brined Pork Jowl Fat
Brined pork jowl fat is unrendered pig fat from the jowl area, preserved in brine and trimmed free of lean meat. It is intended for food processing and falls under tariff item 0209.90.90 as 'other' meat fat of the subheading, not being fat of fowls or turkeys. The brining preserves the fat without rendering it, keeping it within Chapter 2.
0209.90.90Chilled Pork Rind Fat
Chilled pork rind fat is unrendered pig fat from the rind area, meticulously trimmed to exclude lean meat and packed for export in a chilled state. It qualifies under tariff item 0209.90.90 as 'other' pig fat, not being fat of fowls or turkeys. The product is not rendered and contains no meat, aligning with Chapter 2 scope.
0209.90.90Dried Pork Caul Fat
Dried pork caul fat is the thin membrane fat around organs, dried and free of lean meat, used as a casing in food preparation. It falls under tariff item 0209.90.90 as 'other' unrendered pig fat, since drying is a preservation method covered by the section notes. The product is not rendered and remains within Chapter 2.
0209.90.90Fresh Pork Lard
Fresh pork lard is unrendered pig fat completely free of lean meat, typically obtained from hog carcasses for culinary use. It is classified under tariff item 0209.90.90 as 'other' pig fat, distinct from rendered lard in Chapter 15. The fresh state keeps it within the scope of Chapter 2.
0209.90.90Frozen Pork Back Fat
Frozen pork back fat is unrendered pig fat trimmed free of lean meat, used in sausage making and baking. It falls under tariff item 0209.90.90 as 'other' pig fat, distinct from rendered lard or meat-containing products. The frozen state preserves the fat within Chapter 2.
0209.90.90Salted Pork Leaf Fat
Salted pork leaf fat is unrendered pig fat from around the kidneys, salted for preservation and free of lean meat. It falls under tariff item 0209.90.90 as 'other' pig fat, distinguishing it from rendered products or those unfit for consumption. The salting preserves the fat within Chapter 2.
0209.90.90Smoked Pork Fatback
Smoked pork fatback is lightly smoked, pure unrendered pig fat without lean meat, used for flavoring dishes. It is classified under tariff item 0209.90.90 as 'other' pig fat, not being rendered or containing meat. Smoking is a preservation method consistent with Chapter 2.