HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1601.00 – Meat preparations; sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these products
HS code 1601.00 is the 6-digit subheading for meat preparations, sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these products. It is used for pork sausages, beef frankfurters, salami, chorizo and blood sausage.
What HS 1601.00 covers
This broad HS code encompasses sausages and similar products made from meat, meat offal, blood, or insects, as well as food preparations based on these ingredients. It covers a vast array of processed meat items, ranging from fresh sausages to cured and smoked varieties, reflecting diverse culinary traditions and industrial processing methods worldwide. International trade in these products is substantial, fueled by global consumer demand for convenient, flavorful, and protein-rich foods, as well as ethnic specialties. Major importers are often countries with high disposable incomes, diverse populations, and robust retail and foodservice sectors. Exporters typically include nations with strong agricultural bases and advanced meat processing industries. Key factors influencing this trade include stringent food safety regulations, shelf-life requirements, ingredient sourcing transparency, and evolving consumer preferences for specific flavors, textures, and sustainable options, including insect-based alternatives.
- Covers
- Pork sausages
- Beef frankfurters
- Salami
- Chorizo
- Blood sausage
- Liverwurst
- Insect-based sausages
- Examples
- Johnsonville Brats
- Oscar Mayer Wieners
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage
- Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage
Codes often confused with 1601.00
Common mistake. Can be confused with fresh or chilled meat (Chapter 02) if not clearly processed into a sausage or similar product, or with other prepared foods in Chapter 16 if the meat content is secondary.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 160100, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 160100 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% 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 $1.1B 13% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.0B 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $957M 12% of world exports
World total: $8.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.1B 14% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $1.0B 13% of world imports
- 3 France $574M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $7.9B 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 1601.00
Brazil does not split HS 1601.00: its NCM code is 1601.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 16.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1601.00
What is HS code 160100?
HS code 160100 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat preparations; sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these products. This broad HS code encompasses sausages and similar products made from meat, meat offal, blood, or insects, as well as food preparations based on these ingredients. It covers a vast array of processed meat items, ranging from fresh sausages to cured and smoked varieties, reflecting diverse culinary traditions and industrial processing methods worldwide. International trade in these products is substantial, fueled by global consumer demand for convenient, flavorful, and protein-rich foods, as well as ethnic specialties. Major importers are often countries with high disposable incomes, diverse populations, and robust retail and foodservice sectors. Exporters typically include nations with strong agricultural bases and advanced meat processing industries. Key factors influencing this trade include stringent food safety regulations, shelf-life requirements, ingredient sourcing transparency, and evolving consumer preferences for specific flavors, textures, and sustainable options, including insect-based alternatives.
What products fall under HS code 160100?
Pork sausages, Beef frankfurters, Salami, Chorizo, Blood sausage, Liverwurst, Insect-based sausages
What are common misclassifications for HS code 160100?
Can be confused with fresh or chilled meat (Chapter 02) if not clearly processed into a sausage or similar product, or with other prepared foods in Chapter 16 if the meat content is secondary.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 160100?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 160100 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.1B, 13% of world exports), Germany ($1.0B) and the United States ($957M). World exports came to about $8.3B, 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 160100?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 160100 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.1B, 14% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($1.0B) and France ($574M). World imports came to about $7.9B, 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 160100 structured?
HS code 160100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (16) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 160100?
In Brazil, HS code 160100 is NCM 1601.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.