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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically modified into animal fats for food
Hydrogenated or otherwise modified animal fats for food use shift to Chapter 15 heading 1516, distinct from crude pig fat.
If poultry fat or other non-pig
Poultry or other animal fats fall under 1501.90, while this subheading is specific to pig fat excluding lard.
If further processed into industrial fatty mixtures
Blended or chemically processed fatty substances for industrial use may classify under 3823 as industrial fatty alcohols or mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact fatty acid profiles and color index (e.g
• Lovibond scale) to substantiate 'choice white' quality
• Avoid common pitfalls like contamination during shipping, which could reclassify it as lower-grade fat
• Comply with FDA regulations if intended for food contact, including prior notice filings
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.
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.
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.