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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π¨π¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with other animal/veg oils
Edible mixtures containing lard with vegetable oils shift to heading 1511.
If industrial grade, denatured
Denatured fats per chapter note go to 3823, not pure edible lard.
If from hogs but unrendered fats
Unrendered pig fats are in 1502, while 1501.10 requires rendering.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Include lab analysis confirming it's rendered hog fat without chemical modification
β’ For bulk imports, specify non-retail packaging to prevent set classification errors
β’ Monitor EU/US hog fat equivalency docs for traceability in supply chain
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.
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.
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.
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.