Bleached Choice White Pig Fat from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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