Salted Pork Leaf Fat from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
11%
Import Tips
• Confirm the fat is unrendered and free of lean meat, as any meat content may shift classification
• Provide documentation of the salting process and fat purity for CBSA review
• Ensure the product is labelled as 'unrendered pig fat' to avoid confusion with rendered lard