Lard-Palm Baking Blend from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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