Pork Fat Trimmings Rendered from China
Rendered fat from pork trimmings during meat processing, used in pet food and low-end shortenings. Falls under HTS 1501.20.00 as other pig fat, not leaf lard or from poultry. Typically lower grade with some meat residues minimized.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Test for protein content (<1%) to confirm pure fat status vs meat-fat mixes
• APHIS VS 17-130 form for animal product imports; specify rendering kills pathogens