Leaf Lard
Leaf lard is premium-quality lard rendered from the fat surrounding the hog's kidneys and loin area, known for its mild flavor and high smoke point. It is prized for pie crusts and pastries. Classified under HTS 1501.10.00.00 as a specific type of rendered hog fat meeting the lard definition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other pig fat, not specifically lard
Non-lard pig fats (e.g., back fat only) are in 1501.90, while 1501.10 is reserved for rendered lard.
If sold as edible mixture with butterfat
Blends of animal fats like lard with butter may shift to dairy preparations in heading 0403.
If prepared with food preparations
Lard mixed into food preps or flavorings falls under heading 2106 for miscellaneous edibles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'leaf lard from hog fat' to distinguish from other pig fats and comply with FDA food safety standards
• Provide rendering process details in import docs to prevent reclassification as unrendered fat
• Check for additives; pure leaf lard must not contain fractions or blends that trigger alternative headings
Related Products under HTS 1501.10.00.00
Pure Rendered Lard
Pure rendered lard is pig fat obtained by rendering fresh fat from the back, leaf, and plate of the hog carcass. It is a white, semi-solid fat used primarily in cooking and baking. This product falls under HTS 1501.10.00.00 as it is explicitly classified as lard, distinct from other pig fats or poultry fats.
Back Fat Lard
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.
Premier White Lard
Premier white lard is a highly refined, bleached, and deodorized hog fat with neutral flavor, ideal for commercial baking and food processing. It has a high melting point. Under HTS 1501.10.00.00 as refined lard, provided not further modified.
Organic Rendered Lard
Organic rendered lard is produced from hogs raised without synthetic pesticides or antibiotics, rendered into pure fat for health-conscious cooking. Certified organic per GS Note 6. Classifies under HTS 1501.10.00.00 as standard lard with organic certification.
Bulk Lard for Baking
Bulk lard for baking is rendered hog fat packaged in large drums for industrial bakery use, providing flakiness in pastries. Not for retail sale. HTS 1501.10.00.00 applies to this pure lard form.