HS Code for Chicken fat

Chicken fat that has not been rendered or otherwise extracted is classified under HS code 0209.90. Chapter 2 covers 'Meat and edible meat offal.' Heading 0209 is specifically for 'Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked.' The subheading 90 covers poultry fat. This classification is unique because it applies to fat that is separate from the carcass but has not yet undergone the rendering process (melting down to separate the oil from the tissue). Once the fat is rendered, it undergoes a chemical and physical change that moves it into Chapter 15. The classification under 0209.90 is determined by the state of the product as raw, unextracted animal tissue consisting primarily of fat cells.

Products Included

• Raw chicken fat (unrendered)
• Frozen poultry fat tissue
• Salted or brined unrendered chicken fat
• Chicken skin with high fat content (not rendered)

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is 1501.90, which is the code for rendered poultry fat (often called schmaltz). If the fat has been melted and filtered, it must be moved to Chapter 15. Another error is 0207.11-14, where fat is still attached to the meat cuts; if the fat is not 'free of lean meat' or is part of a standard cut, it remains with the meat classification in 0207.

FAQ

What is the HS code for chicken fat?

The HS code for unrendered chicken fat is 0209.90. For rendered chicken fat, the code is 1501.90.

Does this code include chicken skin?

Yes, chicken skin is often classified under 0209.90 if it is imported separately as a fat source and has not been cooked or rendered.