Product classification
HS code for Lard: 1501.10
Pig fat, lard, other than that of heading 0209 and 1503.
Classification of lard under HS 1501.10
Lard is classified under HS code 1501.10. Chapter 15 covers animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products. Heading 1501 specifically covers pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat. The subheading 1501.10 is reserved for lard, which is the rendered fat of pigs. The classification process distinguishes between unrendered pig fat (which is classified in Chapter 02 under heading 0209) and the fat that has been extracted through heating or solvent processes (lard). The HS code 1501.10 applies to both edible and industrial grades of lard, provided they have not been chemically modified or converted into lard stearin or lard oil. This classification is based on the biological origin of the fat and the specific processing method (rendering).
- Covers
- Rendered pig fat (Lard)
- Edible lard for cooking
- Industrial grade lard
- Refined lard
- Lard obtained by steaming or boiling pig adipose tissue
- Also under 1501.10
- Armour Lard
- Morrell Lard
- Goya Lard
- Manteca Inca
- Niman Ranch Lard
Codes often confused with 1501.10
Common mistake. Lard is frequently confused with 0209.10, which covers pig fat that is fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried, or smoked, but notably *not* rendered. Once the fat is rendered, it must move to 1501.10. Another common misclassification is with 1503.00, which is specifically for lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, or tallow oil that has been separated from the lard. It is also important not to confuse lard with "imitation lard" or shortening, which are often vegetable-based and classified under 1517.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 150110 (the code used for lard), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150110 (the code used for lard) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 35% 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 150110, not only lard.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $40M 18% of world exports
- 2 Spain $30M 13% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $25M 11% of world exports
World total: $225M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $96M 35% of world imports
- 2 Spain $37M 13% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $18M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $276M 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 lard
Brazil classifies lard under NCM 1501.10.00: HS 1501.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lard
What is the HS code for Lard?
The HS code for Lard is 150110 (Pig fat; lard, other than that of heading 0209 and 1503). The HS code for rendered pig fat, commonly known as lard, is 1501.10.
How do I classify Lard for customs?
Lard is classified under HS code 150110 — Pig fat; lard, other than that of heading 0209 and 1503. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is bacon fat classified as lard?
If the bacon fat has been rendered (melted down and separated from the meat), it is classified as lard under 1501.10. If it is still attached to the meat, it follows the meat's classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of lard (HS 150110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150110 (the code used for lard) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($40M, 18% of world exports), Spain ($30M) and the Netherlands ($25M). World exports came to about $225M, 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 lard (HS 150110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 150110 (the code used for lard) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($96M, 35% of world imports), Spain ($37M) and the United Kingdom ($18M). World imports came to about $276M, 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 Lard the same in all countries?
The base HS code 150110 for Lard 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 lard in Brazil?
In Brazil, lard (HS 150110) is classified under NCM 1501.10.00.