Frozen Pork Caul Fat Rendered
Frozen rendered pork caul fat from the stomach membrane is used in charcuterie and specialty foods. It is classified in HTS 1501.20.00 as other pig fat, excluding leaf lard or mixtures. Freezing preserves it for import without altering tariff classification.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unrendered fresh caul fat
Fresh or frozen unrendered pig fat as offal goes to heading 0206.
If wool grease residues mistaken
Similar fatty residues might confuse with 1505, but pig fat stays in 1501.
If blended into animal shortening
Pig fat shortenings for human consumption classify under heading 1516.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain -18°C chain of cold for frozen fats; provide temperature logs to CBP
• Label with full botanical name? No, but species (Sus scrofa) and render details required
• Avoid declaring as 'edible offal fat' which could route to Chapter 2 duties
Related Products under HTS 1501.20.00
Rendered Pork Lard
Rendered pork lard is pure pig fat obtained by rendering pork tissues, excluding prime leaf lard, used primarily in cooking and baking. It falls under HTS 1501.20.00 as 'other pig fat' since it is not the premium leaf fat specified in the prior subheading. This classification applies to rendered fats from porcine sources beyond heading 0209 or 1503.
Industrial Pork Tallow
Industrial pork tallow is a hard rendered pig fat used in soap-making, candles, and lubricants, distinct from food-grade lard. Classified under HTS 1501.20.00 as other pig fat, it excludes leaf lard and is not from poultry or heading 0209 sources. Its primary use is non-edible industrial applications.
Bulk Rendered Pig Back Fat
Bulk rendered pig back fat is obtained from rendering the fatback layer of pork, used in food processing or animal feed. It qualifies for HTS 1501.20.00 as other pig fat, separate from premium leaf lard or poultry fats. This is typically sold in large quantities for industrial rendering.
Pork Leaf Fat Renderings (Non-Prime)
Non-prime pork leaf fat renderings are secondary grades from abdominal pig fat, used in baking shortenings. Under HTS 1501.20.00 as other pig fat, it differs from prime leaf lard in quality and yield. Not covered by heading 0209 fresh fats or 1503.
Neutral Pork Fat Base
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Dry Rendered Pork Omentum Fat
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