1503.00.00.00/Lard Stearin/Japan

Lard Stearin from Japan

Lard stearin is the solid fraction obtained from the fractionation of rendered pork lard, consisting primarily of saturated fatty acids like stearic and palmitic acids. It falls under HTS 1503.00.00.00 as it is a rendered pig fat derivative that has not been emulsified, mixed, or otherwise chemically prepared. This product is commonly used in food manufacturing for shortenings and confectionery.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify the product is not emulsified or mixed with other substances, as this would reclassify it outside Chapter 15 per heading notes

• Provide certificates of analysis confirming purity and origin from rendered animal fats to avoid misclassification as edible lard

• Ensure compliance with USDA import regulations for animal-derived products, including health certificates from the exporting country