HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1602.31 – Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)
HS code 1602.31 is the 6-digit subheading for meat preparations, of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations). It is used for sliced deli turkey breast, canned shredded turkey, turkey ham, smoked turkey sausage and turkey jerky.
What HS 1602.31 covers
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.
- Covers
- Sliced deli turkey breast
- Canned shredded turkey
- Turkey ham
- Smoked turkey sausage
- Turkey jerky
- Ground seasoned turkey
- Examples
- Butterball Deli Meats
- Jennie-O Turkey Store products
- Oscar Mayer Turkey Breast
- Hormel Canned Turkey
Codes often confused with 1602.31
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 160231, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 160231 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 9.8% 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 Germany $108M 15% of world exports
- 2 United States $92M 13% of world exports
- 3 Poland $88M 12% of world exports
World total: $708M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $76M 9.8% of world imports
- 2 France $70M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $60M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $771M 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 1602.31
Brazil does not split HS 1602.31: its NCM code is 1602.31.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 16.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
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.
Questions about HS 1602.31
What is HS code 160231?
HS code 160231 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 160231?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 160231 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($108M, 15% of world exports), the United States ($92M) and Poland ($88M). World exports came to about $708M, 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 160231?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 160231 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($76M, 9.8% of world imports), France ($70M) and Germany ($60M). World imports came to about $771M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 160231?
In Brazil, HS code 160231 is NCM 1602.31.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.