Neutral Pork Fat Base from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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