HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0210.20 – Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of bovine animals
HS code 0210.20 is the 6-digit subheading for meat, salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of bovine animals. It is used for salted beef brisket (corned beef), dried beef jerky, smoked beef pastrami, brined beef tongue and cured beef biltong.
What HS 0210.20 covers
This HS code covers meat of bovine animals that has been salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. This category includes a range of traditional and modern cured beef products, distinct from fresh or frozen beef. Examples include corned beef, various forms of dried beef like biltong or jerky, and cured beef cuts used in deli meats. These products are valued for their extended shelf life, concentrated flavor, and versatility in cooking. Importers include food service companies, supermarkets, and specialty food stores, while exporters are countries with significant beef production and processing capabilities. Key trade considerations involve food safety regulations, particularly concerning nitrates/nitrites used in curing, and packaging to maintain product integrity. The cultural significance of certain cured beef products, such as corned beef in specific cuisines, also drives international demand and trade flows.
- Covers
- Salted beef brisket (corned beef)
- Dried beef jerky
- Smoked beef pastrami
- Brined beef tongue
- Cured beef biltong
- Dried beef cecina
- Salted beef round
- Examples
- Libby's Corned Beef
- Jack Link's Beef Jerky
- Boar's Head Pastrami
- Stryve Biltong
- Cecina de León
- Vienna Beef Corned Beef
Codes often confused with 0210.20
Common mistake. This code should be differentiated from fresh, chilled, or frozen bovine meat (HS 0201 and 0202). It is also distinct from prepared or preserved beef products in Chapter 16, such as canned corned beef, which has undergone further processing.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 021020, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 021020 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, 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 Italy $117M 34% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $60M 17% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $19M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $343M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $94M 31% of world imports
- 2 Germany $35M 12% of world imports
- 3 Spain $26M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $302M 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 0210.20
Brazil does not split HS 0210.20: its NCM code is 0210.20.00.
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 0210.20
What is HS code 021020?
HS code 021020 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of bovine animals. This HS code covers meat of bovine animals that has been salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. This category includes a range of traditional and modern cured beef products, distinct from fresh or frozen beef. Examples include corned beef, various forms of dried beef like biltong or jerky, and cured beef cuts used in deli meats. These products are valued for their extended shelf life, concentrated flavor, and versatility in cooking. Importers include food service companies, supermarkets, and specialty food stores, while exporters are countries with significant beef production and processing capabilities. Key trade considerations involve food safety regulations, particularly concerning nitrates/nitrites used in curing, and packaging to maintain product integrity. The cultural significance of certain cured beef products, such as corned beef in specific cuisines, also drives international demand and trade flows.
What products fall under HS code 021020?
Salted beef brisket (corned beef), Dried beef jerky, Smoked beef pastrami, Brined beef tongue, Cured beef biltong, Dried beef cecina, Salted beef round
What are common misclassifications for HS code 021020?
This code should be differentiated from fresh, chilled, or frozen bovine meat (HS 0201 and 0202). It is also distinct from prepared or preserved beef products in Chapter 16, such as canned corned beef, which has undergone further processing.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 021020?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 021020 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($117M, 34% of world exports), Switzerland ($60M) and Brazil ($19M). World exports came to about $343M, 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 021020?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 021020 in UN Comtrade data were France ($94M, 31% of world imports), Germany ($35M) and Spain ($26M). World imports came to about $302M, 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 021020 structured?
HS code 021020 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 021020?
In Brazil, HS code 021020 is NCM 0210.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.