HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0210.99 – Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, other than of primates, whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatees, dugongs, seals, sea lions, walruses, reptiles (including snakes and turtles)

HS code 0210.99 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, other than of primates, whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatees, dugongs, seals, sea lions, walruses, reptiles (including snakes and turtles). It is used for dried venison jerky, smoked wild boar sausage, salted kangaroo meat, cured ostrich fillet and brined goat meat.

What HS 0210.99 covers

This HS code is a catch-all for salted, in brine, dried, or smoked meat and edible meat offal, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, from animals other than primates, marine mammals, and reptiles. This diverse category includes cured game meats (e.g., venison, wild boar, kangaroo), exotic poultry (e.g., ostrich, emu), and other specialty meats that have undergone a curing process. It caters to niche markets, gourmet cuisine, and consumers seeking alternative protein sources or unique flavors. Importers are often specialty food retailers, restaurants, and distributors, while exporters are countries with sustainable game harvesting or exotic animal farming industries. Trade requires careful adherence to CITES regulations for certain game species, veterinary health certificates, and proper labeling. The variety within this code reflects global culinary diversity and the increasing demand for unique and sustainably sourced meat products.

Covers
  • Dried venison jerky
  • Smoked wild boar sausage
  • Salted kangaroo meat
  • Cured ostrich fillet
  • Brined goat meat
  • Dried rabbit meat
  • Smoked reindeer meat
Examples
  • Kangaroo Jerky
  • Venison Biltong
  • Ostrich Pastrami
  • Wild Boar Salami
  • Reindeer Sausage
  • Goat Meat (cured)
  • Emu Jerky

Codes often confused with 0210.99

Common mistake. This code covers all other cured meats not specifically classified in 021011, 021012, 021019, 021020, 021091, 021092, or 021093. It should not be confused with fresh versions of these meats (HS 0208) or prepared meat products in Chapter 16.

0210.11Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in0210.12Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof0210.19Meat; salted in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0210.10210.20Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of bovine animals0210.91Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of primates0210.92Meat 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)0210.93Meat 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)02.08Meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS code 021099, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 021099 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 41% 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. 1 Netherlands $632M
  2. 2 Brazil $498M
  3. 3 Thailand $326M

World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Netherlands $516M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $196M
  3. 3 Germany $144M

World total: $1.2B 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 codes for 0210.99 6

Brazil splits HS 0210.99 into 6 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 0210.99.1 Meat of poultry of heading 01.05Carnes de aves da posição 01.05 Group
  2. 0210.99.11 Cured chicken meat (cocks and hens)De galos e de galinhas
  3. 0210.99.19 Other cured poultry meatOutras
  4. 0210.99.20 Cured sheep meat (salted, brined, dried or smoked)Carnes da espécie ovina
  5. 0210.99.30 Cured horse meatCarnes da espécie cavalar
  6. 0210.99.40 Other salted, brined, dried or smoked edible offalMiudezas comestíveis
  7. 0210.99.90 Other cured meat; flours and meals of meat/offalOutras

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 0210.99

What is HS code 021099?

HS code 021099 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, other than of primates, whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatees, dugongs, seals, sea lions, walruses, reptiles (including snakes and turtles). This HS code is a catch-all for salted, in brine, dried, or smoked meat and edible meat offal, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, from animals other than primates, marine mammals, and reptiles. This diverse category includes cured game meats (e.g., venison, wild boar, kangaroo), exotic poultry (e.g., ostrich, emu), and other specialty meats that have undergone a curing process. It caters to niche markets, gourmet cuisine, and consumers seeking alternative protein sources or unique flavors. Importers are often specialty food retailers, restaurants, and distributors, while exporters are countries with sustainable game harvesting or exotic animal farming industries. Trade requires careful adherence to CITES regulations for certain game species, veterinary health certificates, and proper labeling. The variety within this code reflects global culinary diversity and the increasing demand for unique and sustainably sourced meat products.

What products fall under HS code 021099?

Dried venison jerky, Smoked wild boar sausage, Salted kangaroo meat, Cured ostrich fillet, Brined goat meat, Dried rabbit meat, Smoked reindeer meat

What are common misclassifications for HS code 021099?

This code covers all other cured meats not specifically classified in 021011, 021012, 021019, 021020, 021091, 021092, or 021093. It should not be confused with fresh versions of these meats (HS 0208) or prepared meat products in Chapter 16.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 021099?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 021099 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($632M, 39% of world exports), Brazil ($498M) and Thailand ($326M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 021099?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 021099 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($516M, 41% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($196M) and Germany ($144M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 021099 structured?

HS code 021099 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 021099?

Brazil splits HS code 021099 into 6 NCM codes: 0210.99.11 (Cured chicken meat (cocks and hens)), 0210.99.19 (Other cured poultry meat), 0210.99.20 (Cured sheep meat (salted, brined, dried or smoked)), 0210.99.30 (Cured horse meat), 0210.99.40 (Other salted, brined, dried or smoked edible offal), 0210.99.90 (Other cured meat; flours and meals of meat/offal). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.