Pig fat; lard, other than that of heading 0209 and 1503

HS code 150110 covers pig fat, including lard, that is not classified under headings 0209 and 1503. This industry plays a vital role in the global food and agricultural sectors, providing essential raw materials for a wide range of products. Pig fat and lard are commonly used in the production of cooking oils, baked goods, and various food items, making this industry an integral part of the broader food supply chain.

The production of pig fat and lard typically involves the rendering of pork fat. This process involves heating and separating the fat from the other components of the pork, such as proteins and connective tissues. The rendered fat is then refined, filtered, and packaged for distribution and further processing.

The main inputs required for the production of pig fat and lard include pork fat, which is the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized rendering equipment, such as rendering tanks, centrifuges, and filtration systems, as well as energy sources like electricity or natural gas to power the production process.

The primary outputs of the 150110 industry are refined pig fat and lard. These products are widely used in the food industry, where they serve as ingredients in a variety of processed foods, including 150710 Margarine and similar preparations, 151710 Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils, and 151800 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, boiled, oxidized, dehydrated, sulfurized, blown, polymerized by heat in vacuum or in inert gas or otherwise chemically modified. Additionally, pig fat and lard may be used in the production of 340600 Candles, tapers and the like, 382490 Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included, and other non-food applications.