HS Code for Poultry fat

Poultry fat is classified under HS code 1501.90. This code is found in Chapter 15, which covers animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products. Heading 1501 specifically includes pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat. While 1501.10 and 1501.20 are dedicated to pig fats, 1501.90 is the designated subheading for poultry fat. This classification applies to fat that has been rendered or otherwise extracted, typically through a process of heating or pressing. It is distinct from fat that remains attached to the meat or is in its natural, unrendered state. The product is used extensively in the animal feed industry, as well as in the production of biodiesels and certain food applications. Proper classification requires that the fat be separated from the carcass and processed into a bulk oil or fat form.

Products Included

• Rendered chicken fat
• Extracted turkey fat
• Poultry fat for animal feed
• Refined poultry oil
• Goose or duck fat (rendered)

Common Misclassification

Poultry fat is often misclassified under HS code 0209.90, which covers poultry fat that is not rendered or otherwise extracted and is fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. The key distinction is the rendering process; if the fat has been melted down or chemically extracted, it must move from Chapter 2 to Chapter 15. It may also be confused with 1506.00, which covers "other" animal fats, but since poultry is specifically named in 1501, that heading takes precedence.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Poultry fat?

The HS code for rendered or extracted poultry fat is 1501.90.

Is unrendered poultry fat classified here?

No, unrendered poultry fat (fat still in its natural state) is classified under HS code 0209.90.