Pork Backfat for Rendering from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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