HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0203.11 – Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled
HS code 0203.11 is the 6-digit subheading for meat, of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled. It is used for whole pig carcass, half pig carcass, fresh pork carcass, chilled pork carcass and butcher-ready pig carcass.
What HS 0203.11 covers
This HS code encompasses whole or half pig carcasses that are kept fresh or chilled, not frozen. This category is crucial in international trade for countries with strong domestic processing industries or those that prefer to butcher and prepare pork locally. Major importers often include nations with high pork consumption and robust food service sectors, such as Japan, South Korea, and various European countries, which might import whole carcasses for further processing into specific cuts or deli meats. Exporters typically come from regions with large-scale pig farming and efficient slaughterhouses, like the European Union (especially Germany, Spain, Denmark), the United States, and Canada. Key considerations for trading these goods involve stringent cold chain management to maintain freshness, adherence to veterinary health certificates, and navigating import quotas or tariffs. The trade volume can be significantly impacted by animal disease outbreaks, such as African Swine Fever, which can disrupt supply chains and alter global trade flows.
- Covers
- Whole pig carcass
- Half pig carcass
- Fresh pork carcass
- Chilled pork carcass
- Butcher-ready pig carcass
- Examples
- Danish Crown fresh pork carcass
- Tyson Fresh Meats chilled pig
- JBS Swift fresh pork halves
Codes often confused with 0203.11
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 020321 (frozen swine carcasses) due to the similar product but different preservation state. It can also be mistaken for 020312 if the product is already cut into hams or shoulders, even if still bone-in.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 020311, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 020311 in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% 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 Belgium $822M 33% of world exports
- 2 Germany $432M 18% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $260M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $673M 26% of world imports
- 2 Italy $418M 16% of world imports
- 3 Poland $368M 14% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 0203.11
Brazil does not split HS 0203.11: its NCM code is 0203.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 02.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0203.11
What is HS code 020311?
HS code 020311 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled. This HS code encompasses whole or half pig carcasses that are kept fresh or chilled, not frozen. This category is crucial in international trade for countries with strong domestic processing industries or those that prefer to butcher and prepare pork locally. Major importers often include nations with high pork consumption and robust food service sectors, such as Japan, South Korea, and various European countries, which might import whole carcasses for further processing into specific cuts or deli meats. Exporters typically come from regions with large-scale pig farming and efficient slaughterhouses, like the European Union (especially Germany, Spain, Denmark), the United States, and Canada. Key considerations for trading these goods involve stringent cold chain management to maintain freshness, adherence to veterinary health certificates, and navigating import quotas or tariffs. The trade volume can be significantly impacted by animal disease outbreaks, such as African Swine Fever, which can disrupt supply chains and alter global trade flows.
What products fall under HS code 020311?
Whole pig carcass, Half pig carcass, Fresh pork carcass, Chilled pork carcass, Butcher-ready pig carcass
What are common misclassifications for HS code 020311?
This code is often confused with 020321 (frozen swine carcasses) due to the similar product but different preservation state. It can also be mistaken for 020312 if the product is already cut into hams or shoulders, even if still bone-in.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 020311?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 020311 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($822M, 33% of world exports), Germany ($432M) and the Netherlands ($260M). 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 020311?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 020311 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($673M, 26% of world imports), Italy ($418M) and Poland ($368M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 020311 structured?
HS code 020311 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (02) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 020311?
In Brazil, HS code 020311 is NCM 0203.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.