Pork Backfat for Rendering from China
Pork backfat collected for rendering into general pig fat, used in foodservice frying. Under HTS 1501.20.00 post-rendering as other pig fat. Pre-rendered fat not qualifying as leaf.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Invoice as 'rendered' not 'raw'; raw may require different ag inspections
• EU exports need TRACES cert for non-ruminant fats
• FFA (free fatty acids) under 2% ideal for food grade acceptance