Neutral Pork Fat Base from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• FDA prior notice mandatory for food-grade animal fats; file via ACE system
• Specify 'steam-rendered dry' process to distinguish from wet-rendered with fractions
• Monitor EU hormone bans if origin suspect; affects admissibility