Brined Pork Jowl Fat
Brined pork jowl fat, trimmed free of lean meat and preserved in brine for use in food processing. As an unrendered pig fat in brine, it falls under tariff item 0209.90.90 (Other) rather than the specific fowl or turkey fat items.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fat is from fowls of the species Gallus domesticus
This sibling item specifically covers fat from domestic chickens, not pigs.
If the fat is from turkeys
This sibling item covers turkey fat, which is not pig fat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is free of lean meat and clearly labelled as unrendered pig fat
• Declare the brining solution weight separately, as CBSA may assess duty on the total weight including brine
• Verify the country of origin for applicable trade agreements that may reduce the duty
Related Products under Tariff item 0209.90.90
Chilled Pork Rind Fat
Chilled pork fat from the rind area, meticulously trimmed to exclude lean meat and packed for export. As an unrendered pig fat in chilled condition, it is classified under tariff item 0209.90.90 (Other), since it is not fat of fowls or turkeys.
Dried Pork Caul Fat
Dried pork caul fat, the thin membrane fat around organs, free of lean and used as casing. As a dried unrendered pig fat, it falls under tariff item 0209.90.90 (Other), which covers pig fat not rendered or otherwise extracted.
Fresh Pork Lard
Fresh pork fat completely free of lean meat, typically from hog carcasses for culinary use. As an unrendered pig fat in its fresh state, it is classified under tariff item 0209.90.90 (Other), distinct from rendered fats in Chapter 15.
Frozen Duck Fat
Frozen pure duck fat extracted from processing, unrendered and lean-free. As a poultry fat not from chickens or turkeys, it is classified under tariff item 0209.90.90 (Other) in its frozen state.
Frozen Pork Back Fat
Frozen pig back fat trimmed free of lean meat, used in sausage making and baking. As an unrendered pig fat in frozen form, it falls under tariff item 0209.90.90 (Other), separate from rendered lard or meat-containing products.
Salted Goose Fat
Salted goose fat, trimmed clean of meat, preserved for gourmet cooking. As a salted poultry fat not from chickens or turkeys, it is classified under tariff item 0209.90.90 (Other), excluding rendered products.