Salted Pork Leaf Fat from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'salted pig fat, free of lean' and include salt content percentage for CBP verification
• Obtain prior approval from USDA FSIS for country and facility eligibility before shipping
• Avoid common pitfall of mixing with rendered fat, which requires different documentation