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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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