Fat; poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked

HS code 020990 covers the trade of unrendered poultry fat, a valuable byproduct of the poultry industry. This type of fat is in high demand globally, as it serves as a versatile ingredient in various food, cosmetic, and industrial applications. The production and trade of poultry fat play a significant role in the broader agricultural and food processing sectors, contributing to the overall efficiency and sustainability of the poultry supply chain.

Poultry fat covered under HS code 020990 is typically obtained as a byproduct during the processing of poultry meat. The fat is carefully separated from the poultry carcass, either manually or through automated processes, and then undergoes various handling and storage methods to preserve its quality and freshness. This may include chilling, freezing, salting, or drying the fat to extend its shelf life and facilitate transportation and distribution.

The primary input for the production of poultry fat under HS code 020990 is, of course, the poultry itself. Poultry farms and processing facilities are the main sources of this raw material. Additionally, the production process may require specialized equipment for fat separation, handling, and storage, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, to power the operations.

The main output of HS code 020990 is unrendered poultry fat, which can be used in a variety of applications. This fat is often used as an ingredient in the production of 150100 Lard; other pig fat and poultry fat, rendered, whether or not pressed or solvent-extracted, 150200 Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, raw or rendered, whether or not pressed or solvent-extracted, and 150300 Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared, among other related HS codes. The poultry fat can also be used in the manufacture of soaps, cosmetics, and certain industrial lubricants.