Lard from Pork Fat
Lard is rendered pork fat used primarily in cooking and baking, obtained by processing animal fat from pigs. It falls under HTS 1506.00.00.00 as a fraction of animal fats (pork) that is refined but not chemically modified. This classification covers other animal fats excluding those specifically listed in prior headings like beef tallow.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unrendered or frozen
Unrendered animal fats are classified under fresh or frozen meat/fat headings like 0209, not rendered oils/fats.
If soap-stocks or residues
Chapter notes specify soap-stocks, dregs, and residues from animal fats fall in 1522, not 1506.
If merely denatured
Heading 1518 excludes merely denatured fats; chapter notes direct to undenatured classification like 1506.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the fat source is from animals not covered in headings 1501-1505 (e.g
• not bovine or sheep/goat) via supplier certificates
• Ensure documentation confirms no chemical modification; provide processing details to avoid reclassification
• Check for rendering method compliance; soap-stocks or residues must go to 1522 per chapter notes
Related Products under HTS 1506.00.00.00
Refined Duck Fat
Refined duck fat is rendered and purified fat from ducks, used in gourmet cooking and confectionery. Classified under HTS 1506.00.00.00 as 'other' animal fats (poultry excluding specific categories), whether refined but not chemically modified.
Goose Fat Rendered
Rendered goose fat is extracted and clarified fat from geese, popular in European cuisines. It is categorized under HTS 1506.00.00.00 for other animal fats and fractions, refined but unmodified chemically.
Refined Turkey Fat
Refined turkey fat from rendering turkey carcasses, used in pet food and frying. HTS 1506.00.00.00 covers this as other poultry-derived animal fat, refined but unmodified.
Deer Fat Renderings
Deer fat renderings are processed fats from venison animals, niche use in wild game cooking. Under HTS 1506.00.00.00 as other animal (wild game) fats, not chemically modified.
Camel Fat Oil
Camel fat oil rendered from humps, used in Middle Eastern cooking and cosmetics. HTS 1506.00.00.00 for other animal fats like camel, refined or not, unmodified.
Refined Llama Fat
Refined llama fat from South American alpacas/llamas, used in traditional foods. Classified HTS 1506.00.00.00 other animal fats.