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

HS v2022 Code: 020990

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

HS code 020990 covers the trade of poultry fat that has not been rendered or otherwise extracted. This type of fat is an important byproduct of the poultry industry, with a wide range of applications in the food, cosmetic, and industrial sectors. As a versatile and cost-effective raw material, poultry fat plays a crucial role in the global economy, supporting various downstream industries and contributing to the efficient utilization of poultry resources.

Production process

Poultry fat covered under HS code 020990 is typically obtained as a byproduct during the processing of poultry meat. The fat is separated from the poultry carcass, either manually or through mechanical means, and then undergoes various processing steps, such as cleaning, filtering, and sometimes further refining, depending on the intended use. The fat can be sold in its fresh, chilled, or frozen state, or it may be salted, dried, or smoked to extend its shelf life and enhance its properties.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of poultry fat under HS code 020990 is, of course, poultry carcasses or other poultry processing byproducts. Depending on the level of processing required, the industry may also rely on equipment such as fat separators, filtration systems, and packaging materials. Additionally, the use of salts, drying agents, or smoking techniques may involve the use of specialized equipment and facilities.

Production outputs

The main output of the industry covered by HS code 020990 is poultry fat, which can be used in a variety of applications. This fat may be further processed and incorporated into 150100 Lard; other pig fat and poultry fat, rendered, whether or not pressed or solvent-extracted or 150200 Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, raw or rendered, whether or not pressed or solvent-extracted, which are used in the production of food, cosmetics, and industrial products. Poultry fat may also be used directly in the food industry, as an ingredient in various dishes or as a cooking medium.

Revisions to 020990

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 020990. The most recent 1 version of this code (020990) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 020990.

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

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B --> C["<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>"]

    B --> D["<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>"]

    

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