Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked

HS v2022 Code: 0209

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

HS code 0209 covers the trade of pig fat and poultry fat that has not been rendered or otherwise extracted. This type of fat is an important commodity in the global food industry, with applications ranging from cooking and baking to the production of various processed meat products. As a versatile and affordable ingredient, pig and poultry fat plays a crucial role in the broader agricultural and food processing sectors.

Production process

The production of the goods covered under HS code 0209 typically involves the careful separation of fat from the lean meat of pigs and poultry. This process can be done manually or through automated systems, depending on the scale of the operation. The extracted fat may then be further processed, such as by salting, drying, or smoking, to extend its shelf life and enhance its properties for various culinary and industrial uses.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the goods under HS code 0209 are live pigs and poultry. Specialized equipment for fat extraction and processing, such as rendering tanks and drying/smoking facilities, are also necessary. Additionally, inputs like salt, brine, and packaging materials may be required, depending on the final product form.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 0209 are various forms of pig fat and poultry fat, including fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, dried, and smoked varieties. These products are often used as ingredients in the production of 1601 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood and 1602 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood, as well as in the manufacture of certain types of 1504 Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

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

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    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0201'>0201: Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0202'>0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0203'>0203: Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
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A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0210'>0210: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal</a>"]

    B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020910'>020910: Fat; pig fat, free of lean meat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020990'>020990: Fat; poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked</a>"]


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