Custom Bakery Fat (Lard-Soy Blend) from Japan
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 — 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
• USDA FSIS inspection required for lard component
• Exact ratios prevent pure animal fat classification
• Cold chain mandatory—temperature logs essential