What is the HS code for lard?
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HS-4 · Heading
1501 — Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503
Chapter 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 1501 when importing or exporting pig fat, including lard, and poultry fat. For example, if you're shipping lard in bulk for food production, this heading applies. It’s essential to distinguish between different types of fat to ensure correct classification and compliance with regulations.
When deciding between the subheadings, note that HS-6 150110 covers lard specifically, while HS-6 150120 includes other forms of pig fat that aren’t classified as lard. If your product is labeled as lard, use 150110; otherwise, 150120 is appropriate for other pig fat types.
For poultry fat, use HS-6 150190. This line is for all poultry fat not classified under headings 0209 or 1503. If you're dealing with rendered chicken fat for cooking oils, this is the correct subheading. Ensure your product doesn’t fall under the excluded categories to avoid misclassification.
Keywords & topics
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HS-4 1501 · pig fat import · lard export · poultry fat classification · HS-6 150110 · HS-6 150120 · HS-6 150190 · animal fat regulations · food industry fats · import duties on lard
Examples
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- Bulk lard for food manufacturing
- Rendered pig fat for cooking oils
- Poultry fat for animal feed
- Lard used in bakery products
- Non-lard pig fat for industrial applications
- Poultry fat for biodiesel production
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 1501?
- HS-4 1501 includes pig fat, lard, and poultry fat, specifically excluding those classified under headings 0209 and 1503.
- How do I determine if my product is lard or not?
- If your product is labeled as lard and primarily used in food applications, it falls under **HS-6 150110**. Other pig fats not labeled as lard should use **HS-6 150120**.
- Are there specific import duties for poultry fat?
- Yes, poultry fat classified under **HS-6 150190** may have specific import duties. Check with your customs broker for the latest rates.
- Can I use HS-4 1501 for cooking oils?
- Yes, if the cooking oils are derived from lard or poultry fat, they can be classified under **HS-4 1501**.
- What documentation do I need for importing pig fat?
- You will need to provide a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary health certificates, depending on the importing country’s regulations.
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