Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 15010000: Pig fat and poultry fat

Pig fat and poultry fat are products classified under HS Code 15010000. This code specifically refers to pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, excluding those derived from the head of the animal (which are classified under HS Codes 0209 or 1503).

When it comes to trade, countries often impose duties or tariffs on imported goods. The bound or MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 15010000 is 3 cents per kilogram (KG). This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

The quantity unit for this HS Code is kilograms (KG), which is the standard unit of measurement for weight in international trade.

There are also special tariff preference programs that apply to imports classified under HS Code 15010000. These programs offer preferential treatment, such as duty-free access, to certain countries. Here are some of the programs and the eligible countries:

• A+ Program: Only imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) under that subheading receive duty-free treatment.
• AU Program: Australia has a special rate for imports classified under this HS Code.
• BH Program: Bahrain has a special rate for imports classified under this HS Code.
• CA Program: NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) provides duty-free treatment for imports from Canada.
• CL Program: Chile has a special rate for imports classified under this HS Code.
• D Program: Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) provides duty-free treatment for imports from eligible African countries.
• E Program: Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) offers duty-free treatment for imports from eligible countries in the Caribbean region.
• IL Program: Israel has a special rate for imports classified under this HS Code.
• J Program: Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) provides duty-free treatment for imports from eligible Andean countries.
• JO Program: Jordan has a special rate for imports classified under this HS Code.
• MA Program: Morocco has a special rate for imports classified under this HS Code.
• MX Program: NAFTA provides duty-free treatment for imports from Mexico.
• OM Program: Oman has a special rate for imports classified under this HS Code.
• P Program: Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) provides duty-free treatment for imports from eligible countries.
• PE Program: Peru has a special rate for imports classified under this HS Code.
• SG Program: Singapore has a special rate for imports classified under this HS Code.

Importing US states and exporting US states play a significant role in the trade of pig fat and poultry fat. The specific states involved in the import and export of these products may vary depending on factors such as production capacity, market demand, and transportation logistics.

HS Code 15010000 covers pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, excluding those derived from the head. It is important for traders, importers, and exporters to be aware of the duty rates, special tariff preference programs, and the role of different US states in the trade of these products. Understanding the HS code and its related information can help facilitate smoother international trade transactions.