HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0210.12 – Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof
HS code 0210.12 is the 6-digit subheading for meat, salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof. It is used for smoked streaky bacon, salted pork belly, dry-cured pancetta, brined pork belly and smoked slab bacon.
What HS 0210.12 covers
This HS code specifically covers bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof, of swine, that have been salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. This category primarily includes various forms of cured pork belly, most notably bacon. These products are highly popular globally, serving as a staple in many breakfast dishes and as an ingredient in numerous culinary applications. Importers range from large food service providers and supermarkets to specialty delis, while exporters are typically countries with robust pork processing industries. International trade in cured pork bellies requires careful attention to food safety standards, shelf-life management, and packaging to prevent spoilage. The specific curing methods, smoking processes, and thickness of the cuts can vary widely, influencing market preferences and pricing. Demand remains consistently high, making it a significant item in global meat trade.
- Covers
- Smoked streaky bacon
- Salted pork belly
- Dry-cured pancetta
- Brined pork belly
- Smoked slab bacon
- Cured pork side
- Dried pork belly strips
- Examples
- Oscar Mayer Bacon
- Hormel Black Label Bacon
- Nueske's Applewood Smoked Bacon
- Guanciale (cured pork jowl, often confused but distinct)
- Pancetta Tesa
Codes often confused with 0210.12
Common mistake. This code should not be confused with fresh, chilled, or frozen pork bellies (streaky), which are classified under HS 020319. It is also distinct from other cured pork cuts that are not bellies, which would fall under HS 021019.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 021012, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 021012 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 United States $164M 19% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $163M 19% of world exports
- 3 Canada $112M 13% of world exports
World total: $844M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $112M 14% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $79M 10% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $71M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $780M 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 0210.12
Brazil does not split HS 0210.12: its NCM code is 0210.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 02.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0210.12
What is HS code 021012?
HS code 021012 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof. This HS code specifically covers bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof, of swine, that have been salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. This category primarily includes various forms of cured pork belly, most notably bacon. These products are highly popular globally, serving as a staple in many breakfast dishes and as an ingredient in numerous culinary applications. Importers range from large food service providers and supermarkets to specialty delis, while exporters are typically countries with robust pork processing industries. International trade in cured pork bellies requires careful attention to food safety standards, shelf-life management, and packaging to prevent spoilage. The specific curing methods, smoking processes, and thickness of the cuts can vary widely, influencing market preferences and pricing. Demand remains consistently high, making it a significant item in global meat trade.
What products fall under HS code 021012?
Smoked streaky bacon, Salted pork belly, Dry-cured pancetta, Brined pork belly, Smoked slab bacon, Cured pork side, Dried pork belly strips
What are common misclassifications for HS code 021012?
This code should not be confused with fresh, chilled, or frozen pork bellies (streaky), which are classified under HS 020319. It is also distinct from other cured pork cuts that are not bellies, which would fall under HS 021019.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 021012?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 021012 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($164M, 19% of world exports), the Netherlands ($163M) and Canada ($112M). World exports came to about $844M, 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 021012?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 021012 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($112M, 14% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($79M) and the Netherlands ($71M). World imports came to about $780M, 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 021012 structured?
HS code 021012 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (02) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 021012?
In Brazil, HS code 021012 is NCM 0210.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.