HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1501.20 – Pig fat; not lard, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503
HS code 1501.20 is the 6-digit subheading for pig fat, not lard, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503. It is used for rendered pig fat (non-lard), industrial pig fat, technical pig fat, pig grease and crude rendered pig fat.
What HS 1501.20 covers
This HS code specifically covers rendered pig fat that is *not* classified as lard, differentiating it from the more common culinary product. This typically refers to other forms of rendered pig fat, perhaps with different processing or intended uses, or those that don't meet the specific definition of "lard" in certain trade contexts. It's crucial for traders to understand the precise definitions used by customs authorities. Importers might be industries requiring specific fat compositions for non-food applications like oleochemicals, biofuels, or animal feed, or food manufacturers with very particular ingredient specifications. Exporters are generally countries with significant pig farming and rendering industries. The trade in these fats is driven by industrial demand, price competitiveness against other animal or vegetable fats, and regulatory standards regarding purity and processing.
- Covers
- Rendered pig fat (non-lard)
- Industrial pig fat
- Technical pig fat
- Pig grease
- Crude rendered pig fat
- Feed-grade pig fat
- Biofuel feedstock pig fat
- Examples
- Darling Ingredients rendered pig fat
- Tyson Foods industrial fats
- Smithfield Foods rendered products
- Agri-Pure pig fat
- Baker Commodities rendered fats
Codes often confused with 1501.20
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 150110 (lard) due to the general category of pig fat, or with 150300 if further processed into stearin or oil, requiring careful distinction based on specific product characteristics.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 150120, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 150120 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% 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 Germany $59M 22% of world exports
- 2 France $56M 21% of world exports
- 3 Poland $38M 14% of world exports
World total: $270M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $60M 35% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $25M 15% of world imports
- 3 Poland $17M 10% of world imports
World total: $170M 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 1501.20
Brazil does not split HS 1501.20: its NCM code is 1501.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 15.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1501.20
What is HS code 150120?
HS code 150120 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Pig fat; not lard, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503. This HS code specifically covers rendered pig fat that is *not* classified as lard, differentiating it from the more common culinary product. This typically refers to other forms of rendered pig fat, perhaps with different processing or intended uses, or those that don't meet the specific definition of "lard" in certain trade contexts. It's crucial for traders to understand the precise definitions used by customs authorities. Importers might be industries requiring specific fat compositions for non-food applications like oleochemicals, biofuels, or animal feed, or food manufacturers with very particular ingredient specifications. Exporters are generally countries with significant pig farming and rendering industries. The trade in these fats is driven by industrial demand, price competitiveness against other animal or vegetable fats, and regulatory standards regarding purity and processing.
What products fall under HS code 150120?
Rendered pig fat (non-lard), industrial pig fat, technical pig fat, pig grease, crude rendered pig fat, feed-grade pig fat, biofuel feedstock pig fat
What are common misclassifications for HS code 150120?
This code can be confused with 150110 (lard) due to the general category of pig fat, or with 150300 if further processed into stearin or oil, requiring careful distinction based on specific product characteristics.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 150120?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 150120 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($59M, 22% of world exports), France ($56M) and Poland ($38M). World exports came to about $270M, 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 150120?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 150120 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($60M, 35% of world imports), the Netherlands ($25M) and Poland ($17M). World imports came to about $170M, 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 150120 structured?
HS code 150120 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (15) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 150120?
In Brazil, HS code 150120 is NCM 1501.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.