Lard from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• 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