HS Code Subheading

Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)

1602.31 Subheading
Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

About HS Code 160231

This HS code specifically covers prepared or preserved meat and meat offal of turkeys, excluding liver and homogenised preparations. This category encompasses a wide range of processed turkey products, such as deli turkey slices, canned shredded turkey, turkey hams, and other pre-cooked or cured turkey items. The international trade in these products is driven by consumer demand for leaner protein alternatives, convenient meal solutions, and specific dietary preferences. Importers are often countries seeking diverse protein sources, catering to health-conscious consumers, or fulfilling demand for specific processed poultry items. Exporters are typically nations with significant turkey farming and advanced processing industries. Key considerations in this trade include food safety standards, the specific processing methods (e.g., smoking, curing, cooking), and effective marketing strategies to appeal to various consumer segments and culinary uses.

Products Under This Code

Sliced deli turkey breast, Canned shredded turkey, Turkey ham, Smoked turkey sausage, Turkey jerky, Ground seasoned turkey

Real World Examples

Butterball Deli Meats, Jennie-O Turkey Store products, Oscar Mayer Turkey Breast, Hormel Canned Turkey

Common Misclassification

Distinct from fresh turkey meat (0207) and other poultry preparations (e.g., 160232 for fowls) due to the specific animal (turkey) and the prepared/preserved, non-liver, non-homogenised nature.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.

Products Classified Under 1602.31

Canned turkeyTurkey deli meatPrepared turkey

Related Codes

1602.10 Meat preparations; homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal blood or insects 1602.20 Meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations) 1602.32 Meat preparations; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus) 1602.39 Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations) 1602.41 Meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations) 1602.42 Meat preparations; of swine, shoulders and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations) 1602.49 Meat preparations; of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602 1602.50 Meat preparations; of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations) 1602.90 Meat preparations; of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602

Industry

This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.

Trade Overview

The US, Brazil, and Poland are leading exporters of turkey products, with Mexico, the EU, and Canada being major importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 160231?

HS code 160231 covers: Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations). This HS code specifically covers prepared or preserved meat and meat offal of turkeys, excluding liver and homogenised preparations. This category encompasses a wide range of processed turkey products, such as deli turkey slices, canned shredded turkey, turkey hams, and other pre-cooked or cured turkey items. The international trade in these products is driven by consumer demand for leaner protein alternatives, convenient meal solutions, and specific dietary preferences. Importers are often countries seeking diverse protein sources, catering to health-conscious consumers, or fulfilling demand for specific processed poultry items. Exporters are typically nations with significant turkey farming and advanced processing industries. Key considerations in this trade include food safety standards, the specific processing methods (e.g., smoking, curing, cooking), and effective marketing strategies to appeal to various consumer segments and culinary uses.

What products fall under HS code 160231?

Sliced deli turkey breast, Canned shredded turkey, Turkey ham, Smoked turkey sausage, Turkey jerky, Ground seasoned turkey

What are common misclassifications for HS code 160231?

Distinct from fresh turkey meat (0207) and other poultry preparations (e.g., 160232 for fowls) due to the specific animal (turkey) and the prepared/preserved, non-liver, non-homogenised nature.

How is HS code 160231 structured?

HS code 160231 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (16) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.