HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0210.93 – Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and turtles)
HS code 0210.93 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 reptiles (including snakes and turtles). It is used for dried snake meat, smoked turtle meat, salted alligator tail, cured crocodile jerky and brined iguana meat.
What HS 0210.93 covers
This HS code covers salted, in brine, dried, or smoked meat and edible meat offal of reptiles, including snakes and turtles, along with edible flours and meals. Trade in reptile meat is a niche market, often driven by cultural preferences for exotic foods or traditional medicine. Products can include cured snake meat, turtle meat, or alligator jerky. International trade is subject to strict regulations, particularly under CITES, as many reptile species are endangered or protected. Importers are typically specialty food distributors, ethnic markets, or restaurants catering to specific culinary tastes. Exporters are countries where these reptiles are either farmed or legally harvested under sustainable management plans. Key trade considerations include obtaining proper CITES permits, ensuring sanitary conditions, and adhering to food safety standards for exotic meats. The market for these products is relatively small but distinct.
- Covers
- Dried snake meat
- Smoked turtle meat
- Salted alligator tail
- Cured crocodile jerky
- Brined iguana meat
- Dried python meat
- Turtle meat flour
- Examples
- Alligator Jerky (from farmed alligators)
- Turtle Soup Meat (cured)
- Smoked Rattlesnake Meat
- Crocodile Biltong
Codes often confused with 0210.93
Common mistake. This code is specific to cured reptile meat and offal, distinguishing it from fresh or frozen reptile meat (HS 020890) or live reptiles (HS 010620). It's crucial to verify the legality of trade under CITES regulations.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 021093, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 021093 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 34% 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 Indonesia $3.2M 49% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $1.6M 24% of world exports
- 3 Australia $637K 9.7% of world exports
World total: $6.6M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $1.9M 34% of world imports
- 2 Czechia $1.8M 33% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.1M 20% of world imports
World total: $5.6M 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 0210.93
Brazil does not split HS 0210.93: its NCM code is 0210.93.00.
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 0210.93
What is HS code 021093?
HS code 021093 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 reptiles (including snakes and turtles). This HS code covers salted, in brine, dried, or smoked meat and edible meat offal of reptiles, including snakes and turtles, along with edible flours and meals. Trade in reptile meat is a niche market, often driven by cultural preferences for exotic foods or traditional medicine. Products can include cured snake meat, turtle meat, or alligator jerky. International trade is subject to strict regulations, particularly under CITES, as many reptile species are endangered or protected. Importers are typically specialty food distributors, ethnic markets, or restaurants catering to specific culinary tastes. Exporters are countries where these reptiles are either farmed or legally harvested under sustainable management plans. Key trade considerations include obtaining proper CITES permits, ensuring sanitary conditions, and adhering to food safety standards for exotic meats. The market for these products is relatively small but distinct.
What products fall under HS code 021093?
Dried snake meat, Smoked turtle meat, Salted alligator tail, Cured crocodile jerky, Brined iguana meat, Dried python meat, Turtle meat flour
What are common misclassifications for HS code 021093?
This code is specific to cured reptile meat and offal, distinguishing it from fresh or frozen reptile meat (HS 020890) or live reptiles (HS 010620). It's crucial to verify the legality of trade under CITES regulations.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 021093?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 021093 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($3.2M, 49% of world exports), Thailand ($1.6M) and Australia ($637K). World exports came to about $6.6M, 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 021093?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 021093 in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($1.9M, 34% of world imports), Czechia ($1.8M) and Japan ($1.1M). World imports came to about $5.6M, 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 021093 structured?
HS code 021093 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 (93) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 021093?
In Brazil, HS code 021093 is NCM 0210.93.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.