Pig fat; not lard, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503

HS code 150120 covers pig fat, excluding lard, that is not classified under headings 0209 or 1503. This type of pig fat is an important commodity in the global food and industrial sectors. It is widely used as a cooking oil, an ingredient in various food products, and as a raw material for the production of soaps, cosmetics, and other industrial goods. The trade in pig fat plays a significant role in the international agricultural and manufacturing supply chains.

Pig fat is typically extracted from the fatty tissues of pigs through a rendering process. This involves heating the fatty tissues to high temperatures, which separates the fat from the other components. The extracted fat is then refined, filtered, and sometimes further processed to meet specific quality and safety standards before being packaged and distributed for various end-uses.

The main inputs required for the production of pig fat under HS code 150120 include live pigs, rendering equipment, and various processing and refining technologies. Pigs are the primary raw material, and their fatty tissues are the source of the pig fat. Rendering equipment, such as cookers, centrifuges, and filtration systems, are necessary to extract, purify, and prepare the pig fat for commercial use. Additional inputs may include energy sources, packaging materials, and quality control testing equipment.

The primary output of HS code 150120 is refined pig fat, which can be used in a variety of applications. This pig fat may be consumed directly as a cooking oil or incorporated into various food products, such as 150710 Soybean oil and its fractions, 151110 Palm oil and its fractions, or 151620 Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions. Additionally, the pig fat can be used as a raw material in the production of 340111 Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, 330499 (Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations), and other industrial goods.