What HS code 1501.20 covers
HS code 1501.20 classifies pig fat; not lard, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503. It is a subheading of heading 1501 (Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503), in chapter 15 (Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes), section III of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 1501.20
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 1501
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 1501.20.
- 1501.10 Pig fat; lard, other than that of heading 0209 and 1503
- 1501.90 Poultry fat; other than that of heading 0209 or 1503
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A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 1501.20 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.