Poultry-Free Lard Blend
100% pig fat blend rendered for industrial frying, explicitly excluding poultry fat to fit HTS 1501.20.00.80 as other pig fat. Used in commercial food production for high smoke point stability. Differs from heading 1503 poultry fats.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing poultry fat
Any inclusion of poultry fat (excl. 0209/1503) moves to 1501.30, changing the heading.
If animal fats blended with vegetable oils
Mixtures of animal and vegetable fats for food use fall under heading 1516, not pure animal fats.
If for bulk industrial residues
Soap-stocks or degras from pig fat refining are classified in 1522 per chapter note, not pure fat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'poultry-free' in invoices to avoid misclassification under poultry fat headings like 1501.30
• Conduct lab tests for fat composition if challenged, ensuring no water or other dilutions affecting 'kg cmsc' if blended
• Comply with HACCP plans for animal fat imports to expedite FDA clearance
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