Product classification
HS code for Pork fat: 0209.10
Fat, pig fat, free of lean meat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked.
Classification of pork fat under HS 0209.10
Pork fat is classified under HS code 0209.10 because it consists of pig fat that is specifically free of lean meat and has not been rendered or otherwise extracted. This classification is part of Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal. The Harmonized System distinguishes between fat that is still attached to the carcass or meat (which is classified with the meat itself in headings 0203 or 0210) and fat that has been separated. For a product to fall under 0209.10, it must be in its natural state—whether fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried, or smoked—but it must not have undergone the rendering process (melting) which would change its chemical structure and move it to Chapter 15. This code is essential for customs to differentiate between raw animal products and processed fats or oils used in industrial or culinary applications.
- Covers
- Fresh pig fat without lean meat
- Chilled or frozen pork fat (unrendered)
- Salted pork fat or fat in brine
- Dried or smoked pig fat
- Back fat separated from the skin and muscle
- Also under 0209.10
- Niman Ranch Pork Fatback
- Heritage Foods USA Pork Leaf Fat
- La Quercia Cured Pork Fat
- Smithfield Fresh Pork Fat
- Local Butcher Shop Pork Fat
Codes often confused with 0209.10
Common mistake. Pork fat is frequently misclassified under HS code 1501.10 or 1501.20. The primary reason for this confusion is the state of the fat. HS code 1501 is reserved for lard and other pig fats that have been rendered or solvent-extracted. If the fat has been melted down to separate the oil from the tissue, it must be moved from Chapter 2 to Chapter 15. Additionally, if the fat contains any significant amount of lean meat (muscle tissue), it should be classified under 0203 (fresh/chilled/frozen pork) or 0210 (salted/dried/smoked pork).
Top exporters and importers of HS 020910 (the code used for pork fat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020910 (the code used for pork fat) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 12% 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 020910, not only pork fat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $155M 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $110M 14% of world exports
- 3 Canada $101M 13% of world exports
World total: $782M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Philippines $98M 12% of world imports
- 2 Japan $72M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $70M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $792M 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 codes for pork fat
Brazil splits HS 0209.10 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0209.10.11Pig fatback, fresh, chilled or frozen
- 0209.10.19Other pig fatback (salted, brined, dried, smoked)
- 0209.10.21Pig fat, fresh, chilled or frozen
- 0209.10.29Other pig fat (salted, brined, dried or smoked)
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pork fat
What is the HS code for Pork fat?
The HS code for Pork fat is 020910 (Fat; pig fat, free of lean meat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked). The HS code for pork fat that is free of lean meat and not rendered is 0209.10.
How do I classify Pork fat for customs?
Pork fat is classified under HS code 020910 — Fat; pig fat, free of lean meat, 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 lard?
No, lard is rendered pig fat and is classified under heading 1501. HS code 0209.10 only covers unrendered fat.
Which countries are the top exporters of pork fat (HS 020910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020910 (the code used for pork fat) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($155M, 20% of world exports), Germany ($110M) and Canada ($101M). World exports came to about $782M, 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 pork fat (HS 020910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020910 (the code used for pork fat) in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($98M, 12% of world imports), Japan ($72M) and Mexico ($70M). World imports came to about $792M, 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 Pork fat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020910 for Pork 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 pork fat in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 020910 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for pork fat depends on the product's details: 0209.10.11 (Pig fatback, fresh, chilled or frozen), 0209.10.19 (Other pig fatback (salted, brined, dried, smoked)), 0209.10.21 (Pig fat, fresh, chilled or frozen), 0209.10.29 (Other pig fat (salted, brined, dried or smoked)).