About HS Code 010391
This HS code covers live swine, specifically those not intended for pure-bred breeding and weighing less than 50 kilograms. This category primarily includes feeder pigs, piglets, and weaner pigs, which are traded internationally to be raised to market weight in different countries. The trade in these young animals is crucial for the global pork industry, allowing countries with limited breeding capacity to import stock for fattening. Key considerations in this trade include stringent biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of animal diseases, humane transport conditions, and adherence to veterinary health certificates. Major exporters are often countries with advanced pig breeding programs and surplus production, while importers are typically nations with large pork processing industries but insufficient domestic piglet supply. The logistics involve specialized vehicles and rapid transit to minimize stress and mortality.
Products Under This Code
Piglets, feeder pigs, weaner pigs, suckling pigs, young swine, market hogs (under 50kg), nursery pigs
Real World Examples
Danish piglets, Dutch feeder pigs, Canadian weaners, US feeder swine
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 010310 (pure-bred breeding swine) if the animal's breeding status is not clearly documented, or 010392 (swine weighing 50kg or more) if weight is misdeclared.
Products Classified Under 0103.91
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Top exporters include Denmark, Netherlands, and Canada, while major importers often include Germany, Poland, and Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 010391?
HS code 010391 covers: Swine; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing less than 50kg. This HS code covers live swine, specifically those not intended for pure-bred breeding and weighing less than 50 kilograms. This category primarily includes feeder pigs, piglets, and weaner pigs, which are traded internationally to be raised to market weight in different countries. The trade in these young animals is crucial for the global pork industry, allowing countries with limited breeding capacity to import stock for fattening. Key considerations in this trade include stringent biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of animal diseases, humane transport conditions, and adherence to veterinary health certificates. Major exporters are often countries with advanced pig breeding programs and surplus production, while importers are typically nations with large pork processing industries but insufficient domestic piglet supply. The logistics involve specialized vehicles and rapid transit to minimize stress and mortality.
What products fall under HS code 010391?
Piglets, feeder pigs, weaner pigs, suckling pigs, young swine, market hogs (under 50kg), nursery pigs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010391?
This code can be confused with 010310 (pure-bred breeding swine) if the animal's breeding status is not clearly documented, or 010392 (swine weighing 50kg or more) if weight is misdeclared.
How is HS code 010391 structured?
HS code 010391 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.