Product classification
HS code for Duck fat: 0209.90
Fat, poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked.
Classification of duck fat under HS 0209.90
Duck fat is classified under HS code 0209.90 because it represents poultry fat that has not been rendered or otherwise extracted. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the legal notes to Chapter 2, this heading specifically includes poultry fat that is fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. The critical distinction for this classification is that the fat must be in its natural state, either attached to the meat or separated, but without having undergone any melting or chemical extraction processes. Once the fat is rendered, it is no longer considered a primary meat product of Chapter 2 and instead falls under the category of animal fats and oils in Chapter 15. This classification ensures that raw animal by-products are distinguished from processed food ingredients, which is vital for applying correct customs duties and adhering to veterinary and sanitary import controls. The classification 0209.90 is used globally to track the trade of unrendered poultry fats, which are often used in gourmet cooking or as raw materials for further processing into oils. The product must remain unseasoned and without any additives to maintain this classification.
- Covers
- Fresh unrendered duck fat
- Frozen duck fat (not rendered)
- Salted or brined duck fat
- Dried or smoked poultry fat
- Duck fat attached to the skin (unrendered)
- 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. Duck fat is frequently misclassified under HS code 1501.90. This code is reserved for poultry fat that has been rendered (melted) or otherwise extracted. If the fat has been processed into a liquid or solid oil form, it must move to Chapter 15. Another common error is using 0207.41, which is for whole duck carcasses, rather than the separated fat.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020990 (the code used for duck fat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020990 (the code used for duck 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 duck 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 duck fat
Brazil classifies duck 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 duck fat
What is the HS code for Duck fat?
The HS code for Duck 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 duck fat is 0209.90. If the fat has been rendered, the correct code is 1501.90.
How do I classify Duck fat for customs?
Duck 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 seasoned duck fat?
No, if the duck fat has been seasoned, cooked, or prepared with other ingredients, it may be classified under Chapter 16 as a prepared meat product.
Which countries are the top exporters of duck fat (HS 020990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020990 (the code used for duck 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 duck fat (HS 020990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020990 (the code used for duck 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 Duck fat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020990 for Duck 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 duck fat in Brazil?
In Brazil, duck fat (HS 020990) is classified under NCM 0209.90.00.