Lard-Palm Baking Blend

Mixture of rendered pork lard and palm oil fractions optimized for pastry lamination and tenderness in baked goods. HTS 1517.90.20.60 covers this as an artificial animal-vegetable fat mix for baking purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+17.5%25.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

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

1501Lower: 10% vs 25.5%

If predominantly pig fat without significant palm blending

Pure or chiefly animal fats remain in heading 1501, not mixtures.

1517.90Same rate: 25.5%

If packaged for retail consumer sale

Retail-packed edible mixtures shift to separate statistical provisions.

0405.20.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 25.5%

If butterfat exceeds 45% and emulsion present

Dairy-based blends with high butter content classify under Chapter 4 dairy products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain veterinary certificates for lard component to meet USDA animal product import rules

Declare precise ratios (e.g

60% lard/40% palm) to prove artificial mixture status

Avoid 'shortening' generic labeling; specify 'baking fat' to align with subheading intent