Neutral Pork Fat Base from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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