Refined Pork Fat for Cosmetics
Refined pork fat, odorless and bleached for use in soaps and cosmetics, is derived from rendering pig tissues. HTS 1501.20.00 covers this as other pig fat, provided no hydrogenation or fractionating occurs. It excludes denatured fats per chapter notes.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If partially or wholly hydrogenated
Hydrogenated pig fats for industrial uses like soaps classify in heading 1518.
If further processed into soap base
Soap bases from pig fat fall into Chapter 34 once saponified.
If waxes from pig fat esters
Fatty acid esters or waxes derived from pig fat go to heading 1521.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure refining process docs show no chemical modification to avoid Chapter 15 other headings
• FDA cosmetic ingredient labeling not required at import, but TSCA compliance for industrial chems
Related Products under HTS 1501.20.00
Rendered Pork Lard
Rendered pork lard is pure pig fat obtained by rendering pork tissues, excluding prime leaf lard, used primarily in cooking and baking. It falls under HTS 1501.20.00 as 'other pig fat' since it is not the premium leaf fat specified in the prior subheading. This classification applies to rendered fats from porcine sources beyond heading 0209 or 1503.
Industrial Pork Tallow
Industrial pork tallow is a hard rendered pig fat used in soap-making, candles, and lubricants, distinct from food-grade lard. Classified under HTS 1501.20.00 as other pig fat, it excludes leaf lard and is not from poultry or heading 0209 sources. Its primary use is non-edible industrial applications.
Bulk Rendered Pig Back Fat
Bulk rendered pig back fat is obtained from rendering the fatback layer of pork, used in food processing or animal feed. It qualifies for HTS 1501.20.00 as other pig fat, separate from premium leaf lard or poultry fats. This is typically sold in large quantities for industrial rendering.
Pork Leaf Fat Renderings (Non-Prime)
Non-prime pork leaf fat renderings are secondary grades from abdominal pig fat, used in baking shortenings. Under HTS 1501.20.00 as other pig fat, it differs from prime leaf lard in quality and yield. Not covered by heading 0209 fresh fats or 1503.
Frozen Pork Caul Fat Rendered
Frozen rendered pork caul fat from the stomach membrane is used in charcuterie and specialty foods. It is classified in HTS 1501.20.00 as other pig fat, excluding leaf lard or mixtures. Freezing preserves it for import without altering tariff classification.
Neutral Pork Fat Base
Neutralized pork fat base is steam-rendered and purified for baking and confectionery bases. Classified as other pig fat under HTS 1501.20.00, excluding prime leaf varieties. Neutralization removes impurities without denaturing.