Product classification
HS code for Chicken fat: 0209.90
Fat, poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked.
Classification of chicken fat under HS 0209.90
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.
- Covers
- Raw chicken fat (unrendered)
- Frozen poultry fat tissue
- Salted or brined unrendered chicken fat
- Chicken skin with high fat content (not rendered)
- Also under 0209.90
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020990 (the code used for chicken fat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020990 (the code used for chicken fat) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 020990, not only chicken fat.
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 chicken fat
Brazil classifies chicken fat under NCM 0209.90.00: HS 0209.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chicken fat
What is the HS code for Chicken fat?
The HS code for Chicken fat is 020990 (Fat; poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked). The HS code for unrendered chicken fat is 0209.90. For rendered chicken fat, the code is 1501.90.
How do I classify Chicken fat for customs?
Chicken fat is classified under HS code 020990 — Fat; poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of chicken fat (HS 020990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020990 (the code used for chicken fat) 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 chicken fat (HS 020990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020990 (the code used for chicken fat) 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.
Is the HS code for Chicken fat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020990 for Chicken fat is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for chicken fat in Brazil?
In Brazil, chicken fat (HS 020990) is classified under NCM 0209.90.00.