HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0203.22 – Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen
HS code 0203.22 is the 6-digit subheading for meat, of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen. It is used for frozen bone-in pork ham, frozen bone-in pork shoulder, frozen bone-in pork leg, frozen bone-in pork butt and frozen bone-in pork picnic shoulder.
What HS 0203.22 covers
This HS code designates specific bone-in cuts of pork, namely hams and shoulders, that have been frozen for preservation. This category is vital for international trade where extended shelf life is required for long-distance shipping or for stockpiling by processors. Importers often include countries that utilize these cuts for further processing into cured products, such as various types of ham or bacon, or for distribution to retail and food service sectors that require frozen inventory. Markets in Asia, particularly China and Vietnam, are significant importers, as are some European countries for industrial use. Leading exporters are typically nations with robust pork production and processing capabilities, including the European Union (e.g., Spain, Germany), the United States, and Brazil. The trade demands stringent cold chain management, precise cutting specifications, and compliance with diverse veterinary and food safety regulations to ensure product quality upon arrival.
- Covers
- Frozen bone-in pork ham
- Frozen bone-in pork shoulder
- Frozen bone-in pork leg
- Frozen bone-in pork butt
- Frozen bone-in pork picnic shoulder
- Frozen bone-in pork collar
- Examples
- Smithfield frozen bone-in ham
- Danish Crown frozen bone-in shoulder
- JBS Swift frozen bone-in pork leg
- BRF frozen bone-in pork butt
Codes often confused with 0203.22
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 020312 (fresh or chilled bone-in hams/shoulders) due to the similar product but different preservation state. It's also distinct from 020329 if the cuts are boneless or not specifically hams/shoulders.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 020322, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 020322 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% 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 Canada $311M 26% of world exports
- 2 Spain $224M 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $182M 15% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $453M 41% of world imports
- 2 Dominican Republic $81M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $44M 4.0% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 0203.22
Brazil does not split HS 0203.22: its NCM code is 0203.22.00.
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 0203.22
What is HS code 020322?
HS code 020322 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen. This HS code designates specific bone-in cuts of pork, namely hams and shoulders, that have been frozen for preservation. This category is vital for international trade where extended shelf life is required for long-distance shipping or for stockpiling by processors. Importers often include countries that utilize these cuts for further processing into cured products, such as various types of ham or bacon, or for distribution to retail and food service sectors that require frozen inventory. Markets in Asia, particularly China and Vietnam, are significant importers, as are some European countries for industrial use. Leading exporters are typically nations with robust pork production and processing capabilities, including the European Union (e.g., Spain, Germany), the United States, and Brazil. The trade demands stringent cold chain management, precise cutting specifications, and compliance with diverse veterinary and food safety regulations to ensure product quality upon arrival.
What products fall under HS code 020322?
Frozen bone-in pork ham, Frozen bone-in pork shoulder, Frozen bone-in pork leg, Frozen bone-in pork butt, Frozen bone-in pork picnic shoulder, Frozen bone-in pork collar
What are common misclassifications for HS code 020322?
This code is often confused with 020312 (fresh or chilled bone-in hams/shoulders) due to the similar product but different preservation state. It's also distinct from 020329 if the cuts are boneless or not specifically hams/shoulders.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 020322?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 020322 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($311M, 26% of world exports), Spain ($224M) and the United States ($182M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 020322?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 020322 in UN Comtrade data were China ($453M, 41% of world imports), the Dominican Republic ($81M) and the Philippines ($44M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 020322 structured?
HS code 020322 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 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 020322?
In Brazil, HS code 020322 is NCM 0203.22.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.