Frozen Pork Back Fat
Frozen pork back fat, carefully trimmed to remove all lean meat, used primarily for sausage production and rendering. Falls under HTS 0209.10.00.00 for pig fat free of lean, frozen state, not otherwise extracted. Must be pure adipose tissue without muscular components.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for frozen pork fatback with minimal lean
Even traces of lean meat classify as frozen pork variety meats under 0203, not pure fat.
If otherwise extracted but not rendered
Extraction methods beyond simple trimming move to Chapter 15 pig fats.
If dried for dehydration
Dried leguminous vegetables don't apply; dried/smoked pure fat stays here, but heavy processing may shift.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure packaging prevents contamination with lean during freezing; provide commercial invoice detailing fat purity percentage; comply with FSIS prior approval for processing facilities
Related Products under HTS 0209.10.00.00
Fresh Pork Leaf Fat
Fresh pork leaf fat trimmed free of lean meat, sourced from the abdominal area of pigs, supplied in bulk for food processing. Classified under HTS 0209.10.00.00 as pig fat free of lean meat, not rendered or extracted, in fresh state. Excludes any products rendered into lard or containing muscle tissue.
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.
Salted Pork Lard Fat
Salted pork fat from lard areas, trimmed free of lean meat, preserved lightly for extended shelf life in charcuterie. Under HTS 0209.10.00.00 as pig fat salted in brine, not rendered or extracted. Used in baking and meat processing industries.
Dried Pork Rendering Fat
Dried pork fat blocks, pure adipose tissue from pigs free of lean, dehydrated for stable storage before rendering. Classified HTS 0209.10.00.00 for dried pig fat not otherwise extracted. Common in industrial fat processing.
Smoked Pork Pure Fat
Lightly smoked pork fat trimmed free of lean meat, providing flavor for specialty sausages without rendering. HTS 0209.10.00.00 includes smoked pig fat not extracted. Packaged for wholesale food manufacturers.
Fresh Pork Kidney Fat
Fresh pork kidney fat (suet), meticulously trimmed of all lean and offal remnants, for pâté and mincemeat production. Under HTS 0209.10.00.00 as fresh pig fat free of lean meat. High-quality culinary fat.