Lard
Rendered pig fat, commonly known as lard, used in cooking, baking, and food manufacturing. It falls under HTS 1501.90.00.00 as pig fat other than that of heading 0209 or 1503, specifically the rendered form excluding fresh fats.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or frozen, not rendered
Fresh pig fat including lard is classified under heading 0209 for meat and edible offal, not rendered fats.
If merely denatured for non-food use
Denatured pig fats are classified according to the undenatured fat under Chapter 15, per heading 1518 note.
If soap-stocks or residues from processing
Residues like soap-stocks, foots, or dregs from pig fat refining fall in heading 1522 per chapter note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify rendering process documentation to distinguish from fresh pig fat under heading 0209
• Ensure food-grade certification and labeling for animal origin to meet FDA import requirements
• Avoid misclassification as edible mixtures; test for purity if blended with other fats
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Goose Fat for Culinary Use
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