Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry… (heading 0209): importing markets
HS code 0209 covers pig fat and poultry fat, not rendered, in fresh, chilled, frozen, salted or smoked form. It has three subheadings. The Philippines,…
Published on 30 September 2026Updated on 30 September 2026
HS code 0209 covers pig fat and poultry fat, not rendered, in fresh, chilled, frozen, salted or smoked form. It has three subheadings. The Philippines, Japan and Mexico are the largest declared importers, followed by several EU countries including Spain itself. For an exporter shipping from Spain, this means both intra-EU buyers and demanding markets in Asia and Latin America are active in this product, each with its own tariff and sanitary regime.
Fact sheet
- Code
- 0209
- Chapter
- 02 · Meat and edible meat offal
- Subheadings
- 3
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 107,757,262 |
| Japan | 73,361,781 |
| Mexico | 70,287,866 |
| Romania | 33,646,468 |
| Belgium | 32,585,719 |
| Germany | 29,647,908 |
| France | 25,108,905 |
| China | 24,954,377 |
| Netherlands | 23,296,736 |
| Czechia | 22,230,662 |
| Spain | 21,531,266 |
| Ukraine | 18,355,744 |
| Italy | 17,554,202 |
| Hungary | 17,003,514 |
| United Kingdom | 16,884,558 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 30 September 2026
What to check before exporting under 0209
Code 0209 has three subheadings, and the applicable tariff, export licence or sanitary certificate depends on which one applies to the specific product and on the destination country's trade agreement with the EU. This is checked subheading by subheading in Access2Markets, which also lists rules of origin and any quotas in force.
Pig and poultry fat is an animal product, so shipments leaving Spain need to meet EU export health certification requirements before customs clearance. The applicable veterinary and sanitary conditions, including the export health certificate model for the destination country, are confirmed with the Spanish authority responsible for animal health controls before booking any shipment.
Several of the top importing markets in the table above, such as Japan, Mexico and the Philippines, are outside the EU and apply their own import permits and facility registration requirements for meat and animal fat products. These are verified directly with the destination country's food safety or agriculture authority, since they are not harmonised at EU level.
Within the EU, countries like Belgium, Germany, France and the Netherlands appear among the largest importers, which points to established intra-community trade in this product. Intra-EU movement still requires compliance with animal by-products and food safety traceability rules, even without customs duties.
What does HS code 0209 cover exactly?
It covers pig fat and poultry fat that has not been rendered or otherwise extracted, in fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, brined, dried or smoked form. It excludes rendered fats and lard, which fall under different headings.
How many subheadings does code 0209 have, and why does it matter?
Code 0209 has three subheadings. The exact tariff treatment, any quota and the required certification can differ between them, so the applicable subheading for the specific product must be confirmed before quoting a price or booking a shipment.
Which countries import the most under this code?
Based on UN Comtrade data for the latest available period, the Philippines, Japan and Mexico report the highest import values, followed by Romania, Belgium and Germany. Spain itself also appears among the top fifteen importers, which points to significant intra-EU trade alongside sales to Asia and Latin America.
Do I need a sanitary certificate to export this product from Spain?
Pig and poultry fat is an animal product, so exports from Spain are subject to EU sanitary export controls and typically require a health certificate matching the model agreed with the destination country. The specific model and conditions are confirmed with the Spanish authority in charge of animal health export certification before shipping.
Is the tariff the same for every destination market?
No. The tariff depends on the subheading within code 0209 and on whether the EU has a trade agreement with the destination country. It is checked per subheading and per country in Access2Markets rather than assumed from the chapter level.
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