Product classification
HS code for Pig fat: 1501.20
Pig fat, not lard, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503.
Classification of pig fat under HS 1501.20
Pig fat is classified under HS code 150120 when it is rendered or otherwise extracted, but specifically excludes lard (which is 150110) and the unrendered fat found in heading 0209. This classification is part of Chapter 15, which covers animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products. The distinction for 150120 lies in the processing and the specific type of fat. While lard is the rendered internal fat of the pig, 150120 covers other rendered pig fats that do not meet the technical definition of lard, often used for industrial purposes, animal feed, or specific culinary applications. The classification process involves determining if the fat has been separated from the cellular tissue through heating (rendering), pressing, or solvent extraction. If the fat is still attached to the meat or is unrendered subcutaneous fat, it remains in Chapter 2. Once processed into a liquid or solid fat form through rendering, it moves to Chapter 15. This code is essential for traders dealing in bulk animal fats used in the production of soaps, lubricants, or processed food ingredients where the specific purity of lard is not required.
- Covers
- Rendered pig fat (other than lard)
- Pig fat extracted by solvent processes
- Pressed pig fats for industrial use
- Rendered fats from porcine carcasses
- Tallow-like fats derived from pigs
- Also under 1501.20
- Darling Ingredients rendered pig fat
- Tyson Foods industrial fats
- Smithfield Foods rendered products
- Agri-Pure pig fat
- Baker Commodities rendered fats
Codes often confused with 1501.20
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 150110, which is specifically for lard. Lard is a high-grade rendered fat, whereas 150120 is for other pig fats. Another frequent error is using HS code 0209, which covers pig fat that has not been rendered or otherwise extracted (such as fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, or smoked fat free of lean meat). If the fat is still in its natural state and not melted down, 0209 is the correct code. Furthermore, HS code 1503, which covers lard stearin and lard oil, is sometimes confused with 150120; however, 1503 is for products that have been further processed through fractionation to separate the liquid and solid components of the fat.
Top exporters and importers of HS 150120 (the code used for pig fat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150120 (the code used for pig fat) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 150120, not only pig fat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $59M 22% of world exports
- 2 France $56M 21% of world exports
- 3 Poland $38M 14% of world exports
World total: $270M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $60M 35% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $25M 15% of world imports
- 3 Poland $17M 10% of world imports
World total: $170M 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 pig fat
Brazil classifies pig fat under NCM 1501.20.00: HS 1501.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pig fat
What is the HS code for Pig fat?
The HS code for Pig fat is 150120 (Pig fat; not lard, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503). The HS code for rendered pig fat (other than lard) is 150120. Lard itself is classified under 150110.
How do I classify Pig fat for customs?
Pig fat is classified under HS code 150120 — Pig fat; not lard, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is unrendered pig fat classified here?
No, unrendered pig fat that is free of lean meat is classified under HS code 0209. HS code 150120 only applies to fat that has been rendered or extracted.
Which countries are the top exporters of pig fat (HS 150120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150120 (the code used for pig fat) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($59M, 22% of world exports), France ($56M) and Poland ($38M). World exports came to about $270M, 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 pig fat (HS 150120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 150120 (the code used for pig fat) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($60M, 35% of world imports), the Netherlands ($25M) and Poland ($17M). World imports came to about $170M, 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 Pig fat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 150120 for Pig 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 pig fat in Brazil?
In Brazil, pig fat (HS 150120) is classified under NCM 1501.20.00.