Salted Pork Leaf Fat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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