Pork Backfat for Rendering
Pork backfat collected for rendering into general pig fat, used in foodservice frying. Under tariff item 1501.20.00 post-rendering as other pig fat, pre-rendered fat not qualifying as leaf.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the backfat is from the leaf area and of prime quality
Prime leaf lard is classified separately under the same heading.
If the fat is lard stearin or lard oil
Lard stearin and lard oil are excluded from heading 15.01.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is rendered before importation, as fresh fat falls under heading 02.09
• Keep records of the rendering process and source
• Verify the fat is not from poultry to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 1501.20.00
Bleached Choice White Pig Fat
Bleached choice white pig fat undergoes additional clarifying processes to achieve superior whiteness, imported under tariff item 1501.20.00 as other pig fat for pharmaceutical and confectionery bases. Its refinement ensures purity.
Bulk Rendered Pig Back Fat
Bulk rendered pig back fat obtained from the fatback layer of pork, used in food processing or animal feed. It qualifies as other pig fat under tariff item 1501.20.00, separate from premium leaf lard or poultry fats.
Choice White Grease
Choice white grease is a high-quality rendered pig fat, double-filtered and purified to achieve a light color and neutral odor, classified under tariff item 1501.20.00 as other pig fat excluding lard. It is primarily used in food and industrial applications.
Dry Rendered Pork Omentum Fat
Dry-rendered fat from pork omentum, used in traditional cooking fats. Dry rendering evaporates moisture for longer shelf life, and it qualifies as other pig fat under tariff item 1501.20.00, distinct from leaf lard.
Edible Choice White Pork Grease
Edible choice white pork grease is a premium rendered pig fat suitable for baking and frying, classified in tariff item 1501.20.00 as other pig fat due to its rendering process and exclusion from lard category. It offers a clean flavor.
Frozen Pork Caul Fat Rendered
Frozen rendered pork caul fat from the stomach membrane, used in charcuterie and specialty foods. It is classified as other pig fat under tariff item 1501.20.00, excluding leaf lard or mixtures, and freezing preserves it for import.