Poultry-Free Lard Blend from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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