HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0103.10 – Swine; live, pure-bred breeding animals
HS code 0103.10 is the 6-digit subheading for swine, live, pure-bred breeding animals. It is used for duroc boars, yorkshire gilts, landrace sows, berkshire breeding stock and pietrain piglets (for breeding).
What HS 0103.10 covers
This HS code covers live pure-bred swine (pigs) specifically intended for breeding purposes. This is a critical segment for the global pork industry, focusing on genetic improvement to enhance traits like growth rate, feed conversion efficiency, lean meat percentage, and disease resistance. Importers are typically large commercial pig farms, genetic companies, and national agricultural programs aiming to upgrade their breeding stock and improve overall herd productivity. Exporters are often countries with advanced pig breeding industries and established genetic lines. Key aspects include rigorous health certifications, detailed pedigree records, stringent biosecurity measures to prevent disease transmission, and specialized transport to minimize stress and maintain genetic integrity of these valuable animals.
- Covers
- Duroc boars
- Yorkshire gilts
- Landrace sows
- Berkshire breeding stock
- Pietrain piglets (for breeding)
- Hampshire breeding pigs
- Chester White breeding stock
- Examples
- PIC (Pig Improvement Company) breeding stock
- Genus ABS swine genetics
- top-tier commercial pig farms
- university research herds
Codes often confused with 0103.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with 010391 (other live swine, weighing less than 50 kg) or 010392 (other live swine, weighing 50 kg or more) if the pure-bred status or explicit breeding purpose is not clearly documented, affecting customs duties.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 010310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 010310 in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, 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 Denmark $100M 33% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $78M 26% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $31M 10% of world exports
World total: $301M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $43M 21% of world imports
- 2 Spain $31M 15% of world imports
- 3 China $19M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $204M 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 code for 0103.10
Brazil does not split HS 0103.10: its NCM code is 0103.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 01.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0103.10
What is HS code 010310?
HS code 010310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Swine; live, pure-bred breeding animals. This HS code covers live pure-bred swine (pigs) specifically intended for breeding purposes. This is a critical segment for the global pork industry, focusing on genetic improvement to enhance traits like growth rate, feed conversion efficiency, lean meat percentage, and disease resistance. Importers are typically large commercial pig farms, genetic companies, and national agricultural programs aiming to upgrade their breeding stock and improve overall herd productivity. Exporters are often countries with advanced pig breeding industries and established genetic lines. Key aspects include rigorous health certifications, detailed pedigree records, stringent biosecurity measures to prevent disease transmission, and specialized transport to minimize stress and maintain genetic integrity of these valuable animals.
What products fall under HS code 010310?
Duroc boars, Yorkshire gilts, Landrace sows, Berkshire breeding stock, Pietrain piglets (for breeding), Hampshire breeding pigs, Chester White breeding stock
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010310?
Can be confused with 010391 (other live swine, weighing less than 50 kg) or 010392 (other live swine, weighing 50 kg or more) if the pure-bred status or explicit breeding purpose is not clearly documented, affecting customs duties.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 010310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 010310 in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($100M, 33% of world exports), the Netherlands ($78M) and Thailand ($31M). World exports came to about $301M, 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 010310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 010310 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($43M, 21% of world imports), Spain ($31M) and China ($19M). World imports came to about $204M, 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 010310 structured?
HS code 010310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (01) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 010310?
In Brazil, HS code 010310 is NCM 0103.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.