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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1511.10.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If not chemically modified

Unmodified edible pork fats classify under heading 1511.

3823.70.40.00Higher: 19.5% vs 17.5%

If industrial use as tall oil substitute

Industrial animal fat derivatives move to Chapter 38.

1521.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

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