Product classification
HS code for Poultry fat: 1501.90
Poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503.
Classification of poultry fat under HS 1501.90
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.
- Covers
- Rendered chicken fat
- Extracted turkey fat
- Poultry fat for animal feed
- Refined poultry oil
- Goose or duck fat (rendered)
- Also under 1501.90
- Tyson Foods poultry fat
- Perdue Farms rendered products
- Pilgrim's Pride poultry fat
- Darling Ingredients poultry fat
- ADM Animal Nutrition poultry fat
Codes often confused with 1501.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 150190 (the code used for poultry fat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150190 (the code used for poultry fat) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 25% 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 150190, not only poultry fat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $112M 24% of world exports
- 2 France $61M 13% of world exports
- 3 Poland $48M 10% of world exports
World total: $459M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $84M 25% of world imports
- 2 United States $54M 16% of world imports
- 3 Germany $33M 9.8% of world imports
World total: $338M 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 poultry fat
Brazil classifies poultry fat under NCM 1501.90.00: HS 1501.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about poultry fat
What is the HS code for Poultry fat?
The HS code for Poultry fat is 150190 (Poultry fat; other than that of heading 0209 or 1503). The HS code for rendered or extracted poultry fat is 1501.90.
How do I classify Poultry fat for customs?
Poultry fat is classified under HS code 150190 — Poultry fat; other than that of heading 0209 or 1503. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is unrendered poultry fat classified here?
No, unrendered poultry fat (fat still in its natural state) is classified under HS code 0209.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of poultry fat (HS 150190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150190 (the code used for poultry fat) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($112M, 24% of world exports), France ($61M) and Poland ($48M). World exports came to about $459M, 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 poultry fat (HS 150190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 150190 (the code used for poultry fat) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($84M, 25% of world imports), the United States ($54M) and Germany ($33M). World imports came to about $338M, 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 Poultry fat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 150190 for Poultry 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 poultry fat in Brazil?
In Brazil, poultry fat (HS 150190) is classified under NCM 1501.90.00.