Fat; pig fat, free of lean meat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked

HS v2017 Code: 020910

About fat; pig fat, free of lean meat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked

HS code 020910 covers the trade of unprocessed pig fat, which is an essential raw material for various industries. This type of fat is commonly used in the production of food items, cosmetics, and industrial lubricants. As a significant component of the global agricultural and food processing sectors, the trade of pig fat plays a crucial role in the broader economy.

Production process

The production of pig fat covered under HS code 020910 typically involves the separation of fat from the lean meat of pigs. This process can be done through various methods, including manual trimming, mechanical separation, or chemical extraction. The fat is then further processed, which may include chilling, freezing, salting, or smoking, to preserve its quality and extend its shelf life.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of pig fat under HS code 020910 are live pigs, which serve as the primary raw material. Additionally, producers may require specialized equipment, such as fat separation machines, cooling or freezing units, and packaging materials to handle and store the final product.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 020910 is unprocessed pig fat, which can be used as a raw material in various industries. This fat may be further processed and incorporated into 040510 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk, 150100 Pig fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503, or 150600 Other animal fats and oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

Revisions to 020910

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 020910. The most recent 1 version of this code (020910) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 020910 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for fat; pig fat, free of lean meat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked

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B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020910'>020910: Fat; pig fat, free of lean meat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020990'>020990: Fat; poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked</a>"]

    

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