About HS Code 020990
This HS code encompasses poultry fat that has not been rendered or otherwise extracted, covering fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried, or smoked forms. Unlike rendered poultry fat (poultry oil), this raw fat is traded for various applications, including further processing into cooking fats, as an ingredient in pet food, or for specific culinary uses. Importers typically include food manufacturers, pet food producers, and specialized culinary distributors, while exporters are usually countries with large-scale poultry farming operations. International trade in this commodity requires strict adherence to veterinary health certificates, temperature control for perishable forms, and clear labeling regarding its state (e.g., fresh, frozen). The market for poultry fat is influenced by global demand for poultry meat and the efficiency of processing plants to separate and preserve the fat for secondary markets, offering a valuable byproduct stream.
Products Under This Code
Fresh chicken fat, frozen duck fat, salted turkey fat, chilled goose fat, raw poultry skin fat, unrendered broiler fat, cured poultry fat
Real World Examples
D'Artagnan Duck Fat (unrendered), Bell & Evans Chicken Fat (raw), Perdue Farms Poultry Fat (bulk), Tyson Foods Raw Chicken Fat, Local Poultry Processor Duck Fat
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from rendered poultry fat (poultry oil) found under HS 150100, which has been processed. It should also not be confused with poultry meat with fat, which is classified under other codes in Chapter 2, such as 0207.
Products Classified Under 0209.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Major players in the trade of unrendered poultry fat include the United States, Brazil, China, and the European Union, reflecting their significant poultry production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 020990?
HS code 020990 covers: Fat; poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked. This HS code encompasses poultry fat that has not been rendered or otherwise extracted, covering fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried, or smoked forms. Unlike rendered poultry fat (poultry oil), this raw fat is traded for various applications, including further processing into cooking fats, as an ingredient in pet food, or for specific culinary uses. Importers typically include food manufacturers, pet food producers, and specialized culinary distributors, while exporters are usually countries with large-scale poultry farming operations. International trade in this commodity requires strict adherence to veterinary health certificates, temperature control for perishable forms, and clear labeling regarding its state (e.g., fresh, frozen). The market for poultry fat is influenced by global demand for poultry meat and the efficiency of processing plants to separate and preserve the fat for secondary markets, offering a valuable byproduct stream.
What products fall under HS code 020990?
Fresh chicken fat, frozen duck fat, salted turkey fat, chilled goose fat, raw poultry skin fat, unrendered broiler fat, cured poultry fat
What are common misclassifications for HS code 020990?
This code is distinct from rendered poultry fat (poultry oil) found under HS 150100, which has been processed. It should also not be confused with poultry meat with fat, which is classified under other codes in Chapter 2, such as 0207.
How is HS code 020990 structured?
HS code 020990 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (02) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.