Pig fat — HTS 1501
Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503
Chapter 15 › Heading 1501
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1501 is a 4-digit product category for pig fat, including lard, and poultry fat. It covers these fats when they are not classified in heading 0209 or heading 1503. In general, heading 0209 concerns certain unrendered pig fat, while heading 1503 covers certain lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil, and similar products; the exact tariff wording and product facts control.
To select an 8-digit HTS code, first confirm that the product belongs in heading 1501 rather than an excluded heading. Then read the applicable subheadings and statistical provisions, which commonly distinguish the material or type—such as pig fat versus poultry fat, and particular forms or uses where the tariff provides them. Match the code to the product’s composition, processing, and presentation, not merely its marketing name.
What to check
- Confirm whether the fat is pig-derived or poultry-derived, and document the composition.
- Check whether the product is unrendered, rendered, separated, blended, or otherwise processed; processing can affect classification.
- Compare the product with the scope and exclusions for headings 0209 and 1503 before using heading 1501.
- Read every level of the current HTS structure through the 8-digit statistical number, including any descriptions of type, form, or condition.
- Keep product specifications, ingredient or laboratory records, manufacturing details, and prior classification support; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the facts are unclear.
HTS heading 1501 summary
Pig fat is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1501.10.00.00 👉 | Lard | 3¢/kg | Free | 6.6¢/kg |
| 1501.20.00 👉 | Other pig fat | 3¢/kg | Free | 6.6¢/kg |
| 1501.90.00.00 👉 | Other | 3¢/kg | Free | 6.6¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1501?
Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.