Pig fat — HTS 0209
Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked
Chapter 02 › Heading 0209
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0209 is a four-digit product category for pig fat that contains no lean meat and for poultry fat, when the fat has not been rendered or otherwise extracted. It can cover these products when they are fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. The heading describes the product’s animal source, composition, processing status, and condition—not every product made from animal fat.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the merchandise belongs in heading 0209, then follow the lower-level subheadings and statistical subdivisions. Those subdivisions generally distinguish the applicable type or source of fat and other characteristics stated in the tariff text. Product specifications, processing details, and the imported form help determine which branch applies; the complete eight-digit description must match the goods, not just the general heading.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is pig fat or poultry fat and is free of lean meat.
- Verify that it has not been rendered or otherwise extracted; processed fats or oils may belong elsewhere.
- Record the product’s condition at import—fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried, or smoked—and compare it with the subheading language.
- Review the lower-level HTSUS descriptions for the applicable animal source, type, and other distinctions before selecting the eight-digit code.
- Keep the ingredient list, processing description, photographs, and supplier specifications; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the classification remains uncertain.
HTS heading 0209 summary
Pig fat is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0209.10.00.00 👉 | Of pigs | 3.2% | Free | 20% |
| 0209.90.00.00 👉 | Other | 3.2% | Free | 20% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0209?
Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.