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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If attached to fresh or frozen hog carcass
Pig fat still attached to the carcass falls under heading 0209 for fresh, chilled, or frozen meat and offal.
If chemically modified or fractionated
Edible mixtures of animal fats, including lard derivatives that are modified, are classified in heading 1511.
If merely denatured for industrial use
Denatured lard falls under Chapter 38 per heading 1518 note, not as pure lard in Chapter 15.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify supplier certifications for rendering process to ensure it qualifies as 'lard' and not crude pig fat
• Include detailed fat origin documentation (e.g
• USDA or equivalent) to confirm it's from hogs and not poultry or heading 0209
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'shortening' which could shift classification; specify 'lard' on invoices
Related Products under HTS 1501.10.00.00
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.
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.