Lard-Soy Compound Fat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
28%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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