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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rendered or otherwise extracted
Rendered pig fat becomes an animal oil under Chapter 15, heading 1501, excluding unprocessed fats of this chapter.
If containing any lean meat
Pig fat with lean meat is classified as fresh or chilled pork under heading 0203, not pure fat of 0209.
If cured, dried, or processed beyond basic preservation
Further processed pork meat products fall under heading 0210, excluding simply salted or brined fats.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fat is completely free of lean meat via lab analysis to avoid reclassification to Chapter 02 fresh meat headings
• Provide veterinary certificates confirming fitness for human consumption and origin to comply with USDA/APHIS import rules
• Monitor country-specific quotas if from limited nations; declare exact weight including any brine if applicable
Related Products under HTS 0209.90.00.00
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.
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.
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.