Inter-esterified Pork Lard
Pork lard modified via inter-esterification for improved texture in shortenings. Under HTS 1516.10.00.00 for animal fats chemically altered but not further prepared.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not chemically modified
Unmodified edible pork fats classify under heading 1511.
If industrial use as tall oil substitute
Industrial animal fat derivatives move to Chapter 38.
If wax esters predominate
Waxes and wax esters from animals go to heading 1521.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact modification process to customs for verification
• Monitor EU import quotas if transshipping through Europe
• Separate from vegetable blends to maintain pure animal classification
Related Products under HTS 1516.10.00.00
Beef Tallow
Rendered fat derived from beef cattle, used in cooking and food processing. Classified under HTS 1516.10.00.00 as an animal fat fraction, partly or wholly hydrogenated or refined but not further prepared.
Lard Oil Fraction
Fractionated oil from rendered pork fat, hydrogenated for stability in baking. Falls under HTS 1516.10.00.00 for animal fats and their fractions, refined but not further prepared.
Hydrogenated Mutton Tallow
Sheep fat rendered and hydrogenated for industrial and culinary uses. HTS 1516.10.00.00 covers such animal fat fractions that are modified but not further prepared.
Refined Goose Fat
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Duck Fat Rendered Fraction
Partially hydrogenated fraction from rendered duck fat, used in gourmet cooking. HTS 1516.10.00.00 applies to such refined animal fat products.
Elaidinized Beef Suet Oil
Beef suet oil converted via elaidinization for stability. HTS 1516.10.00.00 includes elaidinized animal fat fractions.