HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0210.92 – Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours, meals of meat or meat offal, of whales, dolphins, porpoises (of order Cetacea); manatees, dugongs (of order Sirenia); seals, sea lions, and walruses (of suborder Pinnipedia)
HS code 0210.92 is the 6-digit subheading for meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine, dried or smoked, edible flours, meals of meat or meat offal, of whales, dolphins, porpoises (of order Cetacea), manatees, dugongs (of order Sirenia), seals, sea lions, and walruses (of suborder Pinnipedia). It is used for dried whale meat (traditional/regulated), salted seal blubber (traditional/regulated), smoked dolphin meat (traditional/regulated), cured walrus meat (traditional/regulated) and seal meat jerky (traditional/regulated).
What HS 0210.92 covers
This HS code covers salted, in brine, dried, or smoked meat and edible meat offal of whales, dolphins, porpoises (Cetacea), manatees, dugongs (Sirenia), seals, sea lions, and walruses (Pinnipedia), including edible flours and meals. Commercial international trade in these marine mammal products is extremely restricted and often prohibited due to international conventions like CITES and national conservation laws, particularly for endangered species. While some indigenous communities in specific regions have traditional rights to hunt and consume these animals for subsistence, large-scale commercial trade is generally not permitted. Any legitimate trade is highly regulated, often limited to specific countries or regions with historical whaling or sealing practices. Importers and exporters would be subject to stringent permits and international oversight. The existence of this code primarily addresses historical trade and any highly controlled, legal, or illicit activities that may occur.
- Covers
- Dried whale meat (traditional/regulated)
- Salted seal blubber (traditional/regulated)
- Smoked dolphin meat (traditional/regulated)
- Cured walrus meat (traditional/regulated)
- Seal meat jerky (traditional/regulated)
- Examples
- Icelandic Hákarl (fermented shark, not marine mammal but similar niche)
- Greenlandic Mattak (whale skin and blubber)
- Inuit Seal Meat
- Japanese Whale Meat (historical/limited)
Codes often confused with 0210.92
Common mistake. This code is specific to cured marine mammal meat and offal, differentiating it from fresh or frozen marine mammal meat (HS 020890) or other exotic meats (HS 021099). It's important to note the severe restrictions on commercial trade.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 021092, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 021092 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 33% 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 Spain $2.2M 58% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $677K 18% of world exports
- 3 Romania $364K 9.5% of world exports
World total: $3.8M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Portugal $3.4M 33% of world imports
- 2 Greece $3.2M 31% of world imports
- 3 Italy $1.6M 15% of world imports
World total: $10M 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 0210.92
Brazil does not split HS 0210.92: its NCM code is 0210.92.00.
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 0210.92
What is HS code 021092?
HS code 021092 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours, meals of meat or meat offal, of whales, dolphins, porpoises (of order Cetacea); manatees, dugongs (of order Sirenia); seals, sea lions, and walruses (of suborder Pinnipedia). This HS code covers salted, in brine, dried, or smoked meat and edible meat offal of whales, dolphins, porpoises (Cetacea), manatees, dugongs (Sirenia), seals, sea lions, and walruses (Pinnipedia), including edible flours and meals. Commercial international trade in these marine mammal products is extremely restricted and often prohibited due to international conventions like CITES and national conservation laws, particularly for endangered species. While some indigenous communities in specific regions have traditional rights to hunt and consume these animals for subsistence, large-scale commercial trade is generally not permitted. Any legitimate trade is highly regulated, often limited to specific countries or regions with historical whaling or sealing practices. Importers and exporters would be subject to stringent permits and international oversight. The existence of this code primarily addresses historical trade and any highly controlled, legal, or illicit activities that may occur.
What products fall under HS code 021092?
Dried whale meat (traditional/regulated), Salted seal blubber (traditional/regulated), Smoked dolphin meat (traditional/regulated), Cured walrus meat (traditional/regulated), Seal meat jerky (traditional/regulated)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 021092?
This code is specific to cured marine mammal meat and offal, differentiating it from fresh or frozen marine mammal meat (HS 020890) or other exotic meats (HS 021099). It's important to note the severe restrictions on commercial trade.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 021092?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 021092 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($2.2M, 58% of world exports), Denmark ($677K) and Romania ($364K). World exports came to about $3.8M, 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 021092?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 021092 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($3.4M, 33% of world imports), Greece ($3.2M) and Italy ($1.6M). World imports came to about $10M, 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 021092 structured?
HS code 021092 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 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 021092?
In Brazil, HS code 021092 is NCM 0210.92.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.