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.
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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 containing additives or for food use
Pig fat mixtures or those prepared for direct consumption fall into the 'other' subheading 1501.90.
If chemically modified or industrial fatty mixtures
Processed industrial fats or tall oil fatty acids shift to Chapter 38 for chemical products.
If glycerol residue after hydrolysis
By-products like glycerol pitch from pig fat processing are classified in heading 1520.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'industrial/non-edible' to prevent reclassification as food product under different duties
• Obtain FDA prior notice if any food contact potential, though primarily for industrial use under APHIS oversight
• Check for contaminants via lab testing; mislabeling as edible can lead to quarantines or refusals
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.
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.
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.
Neutral Pork Fat Base
Neutralized pork fat base is steam-rendered and purified for baking and confectionery bases. Classified as other pig fat under HTS 1501.20.00, excluding prime leaf varieties. Neutralization removes impurities without denaturing.
Dry Rendered Pork Omentum Fat
Dry-rendered fat from pork omentum (greater net) used in traditional cooking fats. HTS 1501.20.00 applies as other pig fat, distinct from leaf lard. Dry rendering evaporates moisture for longer shelf life.