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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from pork offal or containing meat
Edible pork offal or fat attached to meat classifies under heading 0206, not pure fat.
If rendered into lard oil
Rendered lard from pig fat moves to Chapter 15, heading 1506 for animal fats and oils.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure supplier documentation specifies 'free of lean meat' with photos or certificates to prevent disputes at entry
• Comply with FSIS import requirements including slaughterhouse approval and residue testing for antibiotics
• Declare net weight accurately; no allowance for bones or skin per US notes on meat duties
Related Products under HTS 0209.90.00.00
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.
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.