Technical Pig Fat for Soap Making
Industrial-grade pig fat used as a base for soap and detergent production. Falls under HTS 1501.90.00.00 as other pig fat, not for direct food use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If recovered as stearin pitch
Stearin pitch from pig fat processing is specifically in heading 1522 per chapter note.
If denatured with additives
Merely denatured fats classify with undenatured equivalents, but industrial grades may shift.
If further processed into fatty alcohols
Derived products like fatty alcohols from pig fat are industrial chemicals under 3823.
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Related Products under HTS 1501.90.00.00
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.
Poultry Rendering Fat
Fat rendered from poultry carcasses, used in animal feed, pet food, and industrial applications. Classified under HTS 1501.90.00.00 as poultry fat other than heading 0209 or 1503.
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.
Duck Fat Rendered
Rendered fat from ducks, popular in gourmet cooking for confit and roasting. Classified under HTS 1501.90.00.00 as other poultry fat.
Goose Fat for Culinary Use
Rendered goose fat valued in European cuisines for frying potatoes and meats. It is other poultry fat under HTS 1501.90.00.00.
Pork Leaf Lard
High-quality leaf lard from pork kidney fat, prized for its neutral flavor in pie crusts. Classified as other pig fat in HTS 1501.90.00.00.