HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0209.90 – Fat; poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked
HS code 0209.90 is the 6-digit subheading for fat, poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked. It is used for fresh chicken fat, frozen duck fat, salted turkey fat, chilled goose fat and raw poultry skin fat.
What HS 0209.90 covers
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.
- Covers
- Fresh chicken fat
- Frozen duck fat
- Salted turkey fat
- Chilled goose fat
- Raw poultry skin fat
- Unrendered broiler fat
- Cured poultry fat
- 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
Codes often confused with 0209.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 020990, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 020990 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 26% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $12M 43% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $5.3M 20% of world exports
- 3 France $3.0M 11% of world exports
World total: $27M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Philippines $9.6M 26% of world imports
- 2 Spain $9.4M 26% of world imports
- 3 Germany $3.4M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $36M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0209.90
Brazil does not split HS 0209.90: its NCM code is 0209.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 02.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0209.90
What is HS code 020990?
HS code 020990 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 020990?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 020990 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($12M, 43% of world exports), Brazil ($5.3M) and France ($3.0M). World exports came to about $27M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 020990?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 020990 in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($9.6M, 26% of world imports), Spain ($9.4M) and Germany ($3.4M). World imports came to about $36M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 020990?
In Brazil, HS code 020990 is NCM 0209.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.