Unrendered Pig Fat, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, Salted, or Smoked

HTS heading 020910 covers pig fat that has not been rendered or otherwise extracted — meaning the fat retains its natural tissue structure. Rendered lard and other extracted pig fats are classified elsewhere in the tariff schedule (under Chapter 15), so the processing method at time of export is the critical classification determinant.

Yes. Regardless of preservation method — fresh, frozen, salted, brined, dried, or smoked — pig fat classified under 020910 is subject to USDA FSIS import inspection. The establishment of origin must be FSIS-approved, and the shipment must be accompanied by appropriate health certification from the exporting country.