U.S. exports of Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, Salted, or Smoked Pig and Poultry Fat (Not Rendered) (SITC 41131) totaled $1.9M in August 2026.
Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, Salted, or Smoked Pig and Poultry Fat (Not Rendered) imports of $1.3M in August 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUnrendered pig fat (without lean meat) and raw poultry fat preserved by chilling, freezing, salting, brining, drying, or smoking are distinct from rendered lard and poultry fat in both processing state and regulatory treatment. USDA FSIS governs these products as unprocessed animal fat from swine and poultry, requiring import eligibility from approved foreign countries and establishments, plus reinspection at the US border. The preservation method — particularly frozen versus chilled — affects cold-chain logistics and shelf-life management, which are key operational considerations for importers sourcing these fats for further rendering or food processing.
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63 import shipments a month
FSIS conducts an equivalence review of the exporting country's food safety inspection system. Only countries whose systems FSIS has determined to be equivalent to the US system — and specific establishments within those countries — are eligible to export unrendered swine and poultry fat for US entry. The FSIS website maintains a current list of eligible countries and establishments.
Yes — this heading specifically covers fat tissue that does not contain lean meat. Products such as pork belly or jowl, which include both fat and lean meat layers, classify under meat headings rather than here. The presence or absence of lean meat is the critical distinction, and borderline products may require a CBP binding ruling to confirm correct classification.
Basic heading 20 of 41 in section 4
Basic heading 41131 · $1.9M of $210.6M
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Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Dominican Republic together take 79% of it.
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$1.3MYoY · free account
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$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.6M of Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, Salted, or Smoked Pig and Poultry Fat (Not Rendered) and exported $36.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.