Pork Leaf Lard
High-quality leaf lard from pork kidney fat, prized for its neutral flavor in pie crusts. This is rendered pig fat other than that of heading 02.09 or 15.03, and is not excluded by Chapter 15 notes, so it falls under this tariff item.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fat is unrendered pig fat, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, or in brine
Heading 02.09 covers pig fat not rendered or otherwise extracted.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the product as rendered leaf lard for culinary use
• Keep records of the rendering process to confirm it is not fresh fat
• Verify that it meets Canadian food safety standards for edible fats
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