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Chilled Pork Caul Fat

Chilled caul fat from pigs, the thin membrane fat from the stomach free of lean meat, ideal for wrapping pâtés and terrines. HTS 0209.10.00.00 covers pig fat not rendered, chilled, devoid of muscle tissue per chapter exclusions. Supplied in food-grade packaging for culinary use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+17.5%20.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0206.80.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.7%

If includes edible offal like stomach

Fat attached to offal classifies under heading 0206 for animal intestines and bladders.

1511.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.7%

If post-rendering into edible lard

Rendered form becomes Chapter 15 product, changing from fresh fat.

0210Lower: 12.3% vs 20.7%

If salted or smoked pure fat

While smoked fits 0209, certain preserved meats/offal may fall under 0210 if processed differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain cold chain documentation from slaughter to import; label clearly as 'fat free of lean meat'; beware misclassification if membrane attached to organs

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