Poultry-Free Lard Blend
A poultry-free lard blend, consisting entirely of rendered pig fat, formulated for industrial frying applications. It is classified under tariff item 1501.20.00 as 'other pig fat' because it excludes poultry fat and is not fresh, chilled, or frozen pig fat of heading 02.09.
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 lard is specifically lard stearin or oleostearin
Heading 15.03 covers lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed.
If the product is fresh, chilled, or frozen pig fat
Heading 02.09 covers fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, or dried pig fat, which is excluded from Chapter 15.
If the lard is chemically modified or processed beyond rendering
Heading 15.18 covers chemically modified animal fats and oils, but not merely denatured ones.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is rendered and not fresh, chilled, or frozen to avoid classification under heading 02.09
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Verify the fat is not mixed with poultry fat, as that would change the tariff classification
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