Neutral Pork Fat Base from Japan
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 — 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
• 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