1501.20.00.80 - Other

This HTS category, 1501.20.00.80, encompasses "Other" pig fat, specifically relating to lard and other rendered pig fat that does not fall under the more specific subheadings of heading 1501. It includes various grades and types of pig fat that are not classified as "Choice white grease" or "Yellow grease." These could include industrial grades, less refined products, or those intended for non-edible uses, provided they originate from pigs and are not otherwise specifically defined.

The distinction between this "Other" category and its siblings, 1501.20.00.40 (Choice white grease) and 1501.20.00.60 (Yellow grease), lies in their processing, purity, and intended use. Choice white grease is typically a highly refined, food-grade lard with a specific color and texture. Yellow grease, while also a rendered fat, is generally less refined and often has a yellowish hue, commonly used in industrial applications like soap manufacturing or animal feed. This "Other" category captures any remaining pig fat products that do not meet the specific criteria for these more defined subheadings.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within this code is therefore based on identifying the product as pig fat (including lard) and confirming that it does not fit into the more specific categories of "Choice white grease" or "Yellow grease" under the same parent heading. The key is to ensure the product is indeed pig fat and does not meet the distinct characteristics or intended uses of its sibling classifications.