HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0210.91 – Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of primates
HS code 0210.91 is the 6-digit subheading for meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of primates. It is used for dried monkey meat (illicit trade), smoked chimpanzee meat (illicit trade), salted gorilla offal (illicit trade), cured baboon meat (illicit trade) and primate meat flour (illicit trade).
What HS 0210.91 covers
This HS code covers salted, in brine, dried, or smoked meat and edible meat offal of primates, along with edible flours and meals derived from them. Trade in primate meat is highly sensitive and largely illegal due to severe conservation concerns, ethical issues, and significant public health risks, including the transmission of zoonotic diseases. While some traditional or subsistence hunting may occur in certain regions, commercial international trade is almost universally prohibited and heavily policed under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) and national wildlife protection laws. Importers and exporters involved in such trade are typically operating in illicit markets. This code primarily exists to classify any such illegal shipments that are intercepted, highlighting the global effort to combat wildlife trafficking and protect endangered species. Legitimate commercial trade is virtually non-existent.
- Covers
- Dried monkey meat (illicit trade)
- Smoked chimpanzee meat (illicit trade)
- Salted gorilla offal (illicit trade)
- Cured baboon meat (illicit trade)
- Primate meat flour (illicit trade)
- Examples
- Illicit bushmeat seizures
- Confiscated dried primate carcasses
- Smuggled primate meat products
Codes often confused with 0210.91
Common mistake. This code is distinct from live primates (HS 010611) or other exotic meats (HS 021099). It's crucial to recognize that any commercial trade under this code is almost certainly illegal and subject to severe penalties.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 021091, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 021091 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 45% 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 France $280K 58% of world exports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$75K 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $67K 14% of world exports
World total: $485K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $832K 45% of world imports
- 2 France $554K 30% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $251K 13% of world imports
World total: $1.9M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 0210.91
Brazil does not split HS 0210.91: its NCM code is 0210.91.00.
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 0210.91
What is HS code 021091?
HS code 021091 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of primates. This HS code covers salted, in brine, dried, or smoked meat and edible meat offal of primates, along with edible flours and meals derived from them. Trade in primate meat is highly sensitive and largely illegal due to severe conservation concerns, ethical issues, and significant public health risks, including the transmission of zoonotic diseases. While some traditional or subsistence hunting may occur in certain regions, commercial international trade is almost universally prohibited and heavily policed under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) and national wildlife protection laws. Importers and exporters involved in such trade are typically operating in illicit markets. This code primarily exists to classify any such illegal shipments that are intercepted, highlighting the global effort to combat wildlife trafficking and protect endangered species. Legitimate commercial trade is virtually non-existent.
What products fall under HS code 021091?
Dried monkey meat (illicit trade), Smoked chimpanzee meat (illicit trade), Salted gorilla offal (illicit trade), Cured baboon meat (illicit trade), Primate meat flour (illicit trade)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 021091?
This code is distinct from live primates (HS 010611) or other exotic meats (HS 021099). It's crucial to recognize that any commercial trade under this code is almost certainly illegal and subject to severe penalties.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 021091?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 021091 in UN Comtrade data were France ($280K, 58% of world exports), the United Arab Emirates (about $75K) and the United States ($67K). World exports came to about $485K, 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 021091?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 021091 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($832K, 45% of world imports), France ($554K) and Saudi Arabia ($251K). World imports came to about $1.9M, 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 021091 structured?
HS code 021091 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 021091?
In Brazil, HS code 021091 is NCM 0210.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.