HS 209 — Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 02 Meat and edible meat offal
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 02
Chapter 02 Meat and edible meat offal
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 209 covers
Fresh, chilled or frozen meat and edible offal of bovine, swine, poultry, sheep, goats and other animals.
Classification notes
The animal origin and cut (bone-in vs boneless, fresh vs prepared) drive the subheading and rate.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 209
What is HS 209?
Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 02 (Meat and edible meat offal). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 209?
Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 209 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 209 products?
The animal origin and cut (bone-in vs boneless, fresh vs prepared) drive the subheading and rate.