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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• USDA FSIS inspection required for lard component
• Exact ratios prevent pure animal fat classification
• Cold chain mandatory—temperature logs essential