Bleached Choice White Pig Fat
Bleached choice white pig fat undergoes additional clarifying processes to achieve superior whiteness, imported under HTS 1501.20.00.40 as other pig fat for pharmaceutical and confectionery bases. Its refinement ensures low peroxide values.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If merely denatured without fractions
Chapter note excludes merely denatured fats from 1518, keeping them in original pig fat heading like 1501.
If poultry fat misidentified as pig
Poultry fat has its own subheading 1501.30, requiring species-specific testing for correct classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify bleaching agents used comply with FDA indirect food additive rules if applicable
• Avoid bulk packaging without liners, as contamination risks reclassification
• Reference AOCS standards in invoices for color and quality validation
Related Products under HTS 1501.20.00.40
Choice White Grease
Choice white grease is a high-quality rendered pig fat, double-filtered and purified to achieve a light color and neutral odor, classified under HTS 1501.20.00.40 as other pig fat excluding lard. It is primarily used in industrial applications such as lubricant production and soap manufacturing due to its stable properties.
Premium Choice White Tallow
Premium choice white tallow is a refined pig fat variant meeting strict color and free fatty acid standards, imported under HTS 1501.20.00.40 for its use in food-grade shortenings and industrial greases. Its high purity differentiates it from lower grades.
Edible Choice White Pork Grease
Edible choice white pork grease is a premium rendered pig fat suitable for baking and frying, classified in HTS 1501.20.00.40 as other pig fat due to its rendering process and exclusion from lard category. It offers a clean flavor profile for confectionery applications.
Industrial Choice White Grease Base
Industrial choice white grease base is purified pig fat used as a raw material for metalworking fluids and cosmetics, falling under HTS 1501.20.00.40 for its high oleic acid content and stability. It is distinguished from darker grease grades by filtration.