Edible Lard Stearin from China
Edible lard stearin is food-grade solid fraction from pork lard, used in bakery fats. Falls under HTS 1503.00.00.00 as unprepared lard derivative. Meets strict purity standards for direct food incorporation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain prior FDA notice and food facility registration for edible imports
• Certify free from trans fats or contaminants per GRAS status