Frozen Pork Back Fat from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
11%
Import Tips
• Verify the fat is unrendered and free of lean meat, as any meat content may trigger classification under meat preparations
• Provide detailed product specifications to CBSA to support the tariff classification
• Consider the end use, as fat for industrial purposes may have different requirements