HS Code Subheading

Meat preparations; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)

1602.32 Subheading
Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

About HS Code 160232

This HS code specifically covers prepared or preserved meat and offal from domestic fowls (chickens), excluding liver and homogenised preparations. This represents a massive segment of the global food trade, encompassing a vast array of products such as canned chicken, chicken nuggets, pre-cooked chicken strips, chicken hams, and other processed chicken items. The demand for these products is driven by chicken's versatility, affordability, and widespread acceptance as a primary protein source across diverse cultures. Importers are highly varied, ranging from fast-food chains and institutional buyers to retail consumers globally. Exporters are typically countries with highly efficient and large-scale poultry industries. Key factors influencing this trade include stringent food safety regulations, advanced processing technology, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to meet diverse consumer preferences for convenience, flavor profiles, and product formats.

Products Under This Code

Canned chicken breast, Chicken nuggets, Pre-cooked chicken strips, Chicken ham, Chicken sausages, Chicken luncheon meat

Real World Examples

Tyson Chicken Nuggets, Perdue Short Cuts, Spam (chicken variety), Dinty Moore Chicken Stew (if primarily chicken prep)

Common Misclassification

This code is specific to *Gallus domesticus* (chicken) and prepared/preserved forms, differentiating it from fresh chicken (0207) or other poultry (e.g., 160231 for turkey, 160239 for other poultry).

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 1602.32

Canned chickenPrepared chickenChicken deli meat

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) 1602.31 Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations) 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

Brazil, the US, and Thailand are major exporters of prepared chicken products, with China, Japan, and the EU being top importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 160232?

HS code 160232 covers: Meat preparations; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus). This HS code specifically covers prepared or preserved meat and offal from domestic fowls (chickens), excluding liver and homogenised preparations. This represents a massive segment of the global food trade, encompassing a vast array of products such as canned chicken, chicken nuggets, pre-cooked chicken strips, chicken hams, and other processed chicken items. The demand for these products is driven by chicken's versatility, affordability, and widespread acceptance as a primary protein source across diverse cultures. Importers are highly varied, ranging from fast-food chains and institutional buyers to retail consumers globally. Exporters are typically countries with highly efficient and large-scale poultry industries. Key factors influencing this trade include stringent food safety regulations, advanced processing technology, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to meet diverse consumer preferences for convenience, flavor profiles, and product formats.

What products fall under HS code 160232?

Canned chicken breast, Chicken nuggets, Pre-cooked chicken strips, Chicken ham, Chicken sausages, Chicken luncheon meat

What are common misclassifications for HS code 160232?

This code is specific to *Gallus domesticus* (chicken) and prepared/preserved forms, differentiating it from fresh chicken (0207) or other poultry (e.g., 160231 for turkey, 160239 for other poultry).

How is HS code 160232 structured?

HS code 160232 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.