Edible Lard for Baking
Premium edible lard derived from pork, stabilized for baking and pastry applications. It is classified in HTS 1501.90.00.00 as other pig fat, rendered and suitable for human consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as fresh pork fatback
Fresh cuts of pork fat like fatback are meat products under Chapter 2, not rendered fats.
If chemically modified like hydrogenated
Hydrogenated or interesterified animal fats shift to heading 1516 for modified fats.
If blended with flavorings for retail
Flavored or prepared fat spreads may classify as food preparations under 2106.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FDA prior notice and facility registration for edible animal fats
• Test for peroxide value to ensure freshness and avoid spoilage claims at entry
• Declare as 'edible' explicitly to differentiate from technical grades
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Duck Fat Rendered
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Goose Fat for Culinary Use
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Pork Leaf Lard
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