Custom Bakery Fat (Lard-Soy Blend) from Germany
Bakery fat mixing rendered lard with soy oil fractions for pie crusts and pastries. HTS 1517.90.20.80 for animal-vegetable artificial mixtures from 1501-1515. Balances flakiness and tenderness.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• USDA FSIS inspection required for lard component
• Exact ratios prevent pure animal fat classification
• Cold chain mandatory—temperature logs essential