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Chicken Fat for Pet Food

Rendered chicken fat used as a high-energy ingredient in pet food formulations. Falls under HTS 1501.90.00.00 as other poultry fat.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 17.5%

If already mixed into complete pet food

Prepared pet food preparations are under 2309, not individual fat ingredients.

1522.00Lower: 13.8% vs 17.5%

If wool grease residues misclassified

Chapter note directs residues to 1522; pure rendered fat stays 1501.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Comply with AAFCO standards for pet food ingredient imports

β€’ Non-edible declaration simplifies customs but verify end-use

β€’ Bulk tanker shipping common; ensure contamination-free certs