Back Fat Lard from China
Back fat lard is rendered from the layer of fat on the hog's back, producing a firm, versatile cooking fat used in frying and soap-making. It solidifies at room temperature. This fits HTS 1501.10.00.00 as standard rendered lard from hog sources.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Use precise invoices stating 'rendered hog back fat lard' to align with HTS description
• Ensure no poultry fat contamination, as that would require heading 1501.30 classification
• Test for purity; adulterated lard risks penalties or reclassification under mixtures