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
28%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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