HS Code 0209 — Pig and Poultry Fat (Non-Rendered)

This code identifies pig fat without lean meat and poultry fat that has not been rendered or chemically extracted. It includes these fats in various states such as fresh, frozen, salted, or smoked, primarily used in industrial food production or traditional charcuterie.

What's included

Pork belly fat without meat
Unrendered poultry fat
Salted pig fat
Smoked pork fat

What's excluded

Lard or rendered fats → use 1501 (Rendered fats are classified in Chapter 15.)
Fat with lean meat attached (Bacon) → use 0210 (Treated as meat once lean muscle is included.)

Common examples

Frozen pork back fat
Salted pig fat for sausage manufacturing
Chilled unrendered chicken fat

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 0209 and 1501?

Heading 0209 covers raw, unrendered fat, while heading 1501 covers fats that have been rendered or extracted using heat or pressure.

Trade & shipping notes

Typical duty range: Null
Documentation: Health certificates are mandatory to prevent transmission of animal diseases.
Typical shipping mode: Reefer
Top exporters: United States, Germany, Poland
Top importers: Japan, Mexico, China

Key takeaway

Critical for meat processors; covers raw fat only, not lard or rendered oils.

Pig and Poultry Fat (Non-Rendered)