HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0103.91 – Swine; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing less than 50kg
HS code 0103.91 is the 6-digit subheading for swine, live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing less than 50kg. It is used for piglets, feeder pigs, weaner pigs, suckling pigs and young swine.
What HS 0103.91 covers
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.
- Covers
- Piglets
- Feeder pigs
- Weaner pigs
- Suckling pigs
- Young swine
- Market hogs (under 50kg)
- Nursery pigs
- Examples
- Danish piglets
- Dutch feeder pigs
- Canadian weaners
- US feeder swine
Codes often confused with 0103.91
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 010391, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 010391 in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% 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 $1.4B 58% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $508M 21% of world exports
- 3 Canada $272M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $770M 31% of world imports
- 2 Poland $702M 28% of world imports
- 3 Spain $329M 13% of world imports
World total: $2.5B 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 code for 0103.91
Brazil does not split HS 0103.91: its NCM code is 0103.91.00.
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 0103.91
What is HS code 010391?
HS code 010391 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 010391?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 010391 in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($1.4B, 58% of world exports), the Netherlands ($508M) and Canada ($272M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 010391?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 010391 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($770M, 31% of world imports), Poland ($702M) and Spain ($329M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 010391?
In Brazil, HS code 010391 is NCM 0103.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.