Product classification
HS code for Goat fat: 1502.90
Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, excluding tallow, and other than those of heading 1503.
Classification of goat fat under HS 1502.90
Goat fat is classified under HS code 1502.90. This classification is part of Chapter 15, which covers animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products. Heading 1502 specifically includes the fats of bovine animals, sheep, or goats. While 1502.10 is reserved for tallow (the rendered form of these fats, often used in industrial applications), 1502.90 covers other forms, including unrendered fats or fats that do not meet the technical definition of tallow. The classification applies to fats obtained from the carcass of the goat, whether in its natural state or rendered through heating. These fats are used in various industrial applications, including soap making and animal feed, as well as in culinary applications in certain regions. The classification is based on the animal source and the state of the fat, ensuring that goat-derived lipids are grouped with similar ruminant fats like those from sheep and cattle.
- Covers
- Unrendered goat fat
- Rendered goat fat (non-tallow)
- Goat adipose tissue
- Raw goat suet
- Goat fat for industrial use
- Also under 1502.90
- Darling Ingredients rendered fats
- JBS USA specialty fats
- Tyson Foods animal fats
- Baker Commodities rendered ovine fat
- local abattoir rendered products
Codes often confused with 1502.90
Common mistake. Goat fat is often confused with HS code 1502.10, which is specifically for tallow. Tallow is a specific grade of rendered fat with particular melting points and free fatty acid content. It may also be misclassified under 1503.00, which covers lard stearin and lard oil, but 1503.00 is strictly for porcine (pig) or certain other animal fats, not ruminants like goats. Another error is using 1506.00, which is for other animal fats and oils not specified elsewhere.
Top exporters and importers of HS 150290 (the code used for goat fat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150290 (the code used for goat fat) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% 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 150290, not only goat fat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $259M 39% of world exports
- 2 France $78M 12% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $75M 11% of world exports
World total: $669M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $102M 22% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $98M 21% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $40M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $456M 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 goat fat
Brazil classifies goat fat under NCM 1502.90.00: HS 1502.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about goat fat
What is the HS code for Goat fat?
The HS code for Goat fat is 150290 (Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats; excluding tallow, and other than those of heading 1503). The HS code for goat fat, other than tallow, is 1502.90.
How do I classify Goat fat for customs?
Goat fat is classified under HS code 150290 — Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats; excluding tallow, and other than those of heading 1503. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is goat butter classified under this HS code?
No, goat butter is classified under HS code 0405.10, as it is a dairy product rather than a carcass fat.
Which countries are the top exporters of goat fat (HS 150290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150290 (the code used for goat fat) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($259M, 39% of world exports), France ($78M) and Brazil ($75M). World exports came to about $669M, 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 goat fat (HS 150290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 150290 (the code used for goat fat) in UN Comtrade data were China ($102M, 22% of world imports), Malaysia ($98M) and the Philippines ($40M). World imports came to about $456M, 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 Goat fat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 150290 for Goat 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 goat fat in Brazil?
In Brazil, goat fat (HS 150290) is classified under NCM 1502.90.00.