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
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
• 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