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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If glycerol distilled residues
Residues from glycerol distillation of animal fats go to 1520, per chapter structure.
If from bovine animals
Bovine fats like tallow are specifically in 1501, separating from 'other' animal fats.
If flours or meals from fats
Processed into flours/meals for feed, shifts to Chapter 23 headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming poultry fat origin and no disease risks
• Label clearly as 'refined duck fat' to distinguish from crude; test for chemical additives
• Avoid bulk shipments mixed with inedible grades to prevent quarantine issues
Related Products under HTS 1506.00.00.00
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.
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.