Brined Pork Jowl Fat

Pork fat from jowl area preserved in brine, trimmed free of lean meat for food processing. HTS 0209.90.00.00 includes brined pig fat, with dutiable weight per US note including brine contents.

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.

0210.12.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.7%

If bellies or with meat

Brined pork bellies classify under 0210 as cured cuts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare total container weight per US note—no deductions for brine in specific rate calcs

Ensure brine solution meets FDA salinity standards for preservation

Separate from jowl meat shipments to avoid blending with heading 0203

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Fresh Pork Lard

Fresh pork fat completely free of lean meat, typically rendered from hog carcasses for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0209.90.00.00 as unrendered pig fat in its fresh state, distinct from rendered fats in Chapter 15 or products with any lean meat. It excludes poultry fat and is not otherwise extracted.

Frozen Pork Back Fat

Frozen pig back fat trimmed free of lean meat, used in sausage making and baking. Falls under HTS 0209.90.00.00 as unrendered pig fat in frozen form, separate from rendered lard or meat-containing products. Not covered by poultry fat provisions.

Salted Pork Leaf Fat

Pork leaf fat from around the kidneys, salted for preservation and free of lean meat. HTS 0209.90.00.00 covers salted pig fat not otherwise extracted, distinguishing it from rendered products or those unfit for consumption. Used in traditional cooking.

Chilled Pork Rind Fat

Chilled pork fat from the rind area, meticulously trimmed to exclude lean meat, packed for export. Under HTS 0209.90.00.00 as other unrendered pig fat in chilled condition, not rendered or containing meat per chapter exclusions.

Dried Pork Caul Fat

Dried pork caul fat, the thin membrane fat around organs, free of lean and used as casing. Classified in HTS 0209.90.00.00 for dried pig fat not rendered, per chapter notes excluding processed meats.

Smoked Pork Fatback

Lightly smoked pork fatback, pure fat without lean, for flavoring dishes. Under HTS 0209.90.00.00 as smoked pig fat not otherwise extracted, distinct from rendered or meat products.