Pork Backfat for Rendering from Japan
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 — 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
• 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