HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0102.29 – Cattle; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals
HS code 0102.29 is the 6-digit subheading for cattle, live, other than pure-bred breeding animals. It is used for feeder steers, commercial dairy heifers, slaughter cows, stocker calves and beef calves.
What HS 0102.29 covers
This category includes live cattle that are not pure-bred breeding animals, encompassing a wide range of livestock traded for fattening (feedlot cattle), commercial dairy production, or immediate slaughter. This is a high-volume segment of the global livestock trade, driven by the demand for beef and dairy products. Importers are typically feedlots, slaughterhouses, and commercial dairy farms, while exporters are often countries with surplus cattle production. Key considerations include animal welfare during transport, stringent disease control measures, weight, age, and market prices for meat or milk production. The focus is on commercial output rather than genetic contribution.
- Covers
- Feeder steers
- Commercial dairy heifers
- Slaughter cows
- Stocker calves
- Beef calves
- Cull cows
- Veal calves
- Examples
- Cattle destined for JBS S.A. feedlots
- dairy cows for Arla Foods suppliers
- beef cattle for McDonald's supply chain
- cattle for local butcher shops
Codes often confused with 0102.29
Common mistake. Can be confused with 010221 (pure-bred breeding cattle) if the animal has some pedigree but is not traded primarily for genetic improvement, leading to incorrect classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 010229, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 010229 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $2.5B 22% of world exports
- 2 Canada $1.8B 16% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $1.0B 9.1% of world exports
World total: $11.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $2.7B 21% of world imports
- 2 United States $2.1B 17% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $1.1B 8.4% of world imports
World total: $12.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 0102.29 3
Brazil splits HS 0102.29 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0102.29.1 For breedingPara reprodução Group
- 0102.29.11 Non-pure-bred breeding cattle, pregnant/with calfPrenhes ou com cria ao pé
- 0102.29.19 Other cattle for breeding, not pure-bredOutros
- 0102.29.90 Other live cattle, not for breedingOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 01.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0102.29
What is HS code 010229?
HS code 010229 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cattle; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals. This category includes live cattle that are not pure-bred breeding animals, encompassing a wide range of livestock traded for fattening (feedlot cattle), commercial dairy production, or immediate slaughter. This is a high-volume segment of the global livestock trade, driven by the demand for beef and dairy products. Importers are typically feedlots, slaughterhouses, and commercial dairy farms, while exporters are often countries with surplus cattle production. Key considerations include animal welfare during transport, stringent disease control measures, weight, age, and market prices for meat or milk production. The focus is on commercial output rather than genetic contribution.
What products fall under HS code 010229?
Feeder steers, commercial dairy heifers, slaughter cows, stocker calves, beef calves, cull cows, veal calves
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010229?
Can be confused with 010221 (pure-bred breeding cattle) if the animal has some pedigree but is not traded primarily for genetic improvement, leading to incorrect classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 010229?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 010229 in UN Comtrade data were France ($2.5B, 22% of world exports), Canada ($1.8B) and Brazil ($1.0B). World exports came to about $11.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 010229?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 010229 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($2.7B, 21% of world imports), the United States ($2.1B) and Türkiye ($1.1B). World imports came to about $12.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 010229 structured?
HS code 010229 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (01) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 010229?
Brazil splits HS code 010229 into 3 NCM codes: 0102.29.11 (Non-pure-bred breeding cattle, pregnant/with calf), 0102.29.19 (Other cattle for breeding, not pure-bred), 0102.29.90 (Other live cattle, not for breeding). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.