Heading 1501

Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503

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Heading 1501 covers pig fat, including lard, and poultry fat, other than pig fat or poultry fat of heading 0209 and lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil or tallow oil of heading 1503. It is split into lard, other pig fat, and a residual other category. The listed lines all carry a general (MFN) rate of 3¢/kg.

Products in this heading

Lard
Rendered pork fat
Choice white grease
Yellow grease
Poultry fat
Chicken fat
Turkey fat

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the fat is pig fat or poultry fat and is not excluded by heading 0209 or 1503.
For pig fat, decide whether it meets the lard description for 1501.10.00.00 or belongs in other pig fat under 1501.20.
For other pig fat, use the listed type: 1501.20.00.40 for choice white grease, 1501.20.00.60 for yellow grease, or 1501.20.00.80 for other.
Use 1501.90.00.00 for poultry fat or any other fat of heading 1501 not covered by lard or other pig fat.

Often confused with

Pig fat free of lean meat, unrendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked
Heading 0209 covers unrendered pig fat free of lean meat.
Heading 0209
Lard oil or lard stearin
Heading 1503 covers lard stearin and lard oil.
Beef tallow or other bovine fats
Heading 1502 covers fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats.
Heading 1502
Fish oil
Heading 1504 covers fats and oils of fish or marine mammals.
Heading 1504
Hydrogenated lard
Heading 1516 covers animal fats that are partly or wholly hydrogenated or otherwise chemically modified.
Heading 1516

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for lard?

Lard is classified under 1501.10.00.00, and its general (MFN) duty rate is 3¢/kg.

What is the duty on yellow grease?

Yellow grease is classified under 1501.20.00.60, and its general (MFN) duty rate is 3¢/kg.

How do I classify poultry fat?

Poultry fat of heading 1501 is classified under 1501.90.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of 3¢/kg.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.