Lard-Soy Compound Fat from Japan
Artificial blend of pork lard and soybean oil for tortillas and pastries, containing >5% soybean oil. Classified in HTS 1517.90.10.80 as mixed animal-vegetable preparation from chapter headings 1501-1515. Mimics traditional shortenings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include USDA import permits for animal fat components and pathogen testing
• Declare exact animal origin to comply with country-of-origin labeling
• Confirm non-margarine status—no water/emulsifiers—to avoid reclassification