HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 1602.32 – Meat preparations; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)

HS code 1602.32 is the 6-digit subheading for meat preparations, of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus). It is used for canned chicken breast, chicken nuggets, pre-cooked chicken strips, chicken ham and chicken sausages.

What HS 1602.32 covers

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.

Covers
  • Canned chicken breast
  • Chicken nuggets
  • Pre-cooked chicken strips
  • Chicken ham
  • Chicken sausages
  • Chicken luncheon meat
Examples
  • Tyson Chicken Nuggets
  • Perdue Short Cuts
  • Spam (chicken variety)
  • Dinty Moore Chicken Stew (if primarily chicken prep)

Codes often confused with 1602.32

Common mistake. 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).

02.07Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. fowls of the species Gallus domesticus), fresh, chilled or frozen1602.31Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)1602.39Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)

Top exporters and importers of HS code 160232, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 160232 in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 19% 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 Thailand $3.1B
  2. 2 China $1.5B
  3. 3 Poland $1.4B

World total: $12.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Japan $2.4B
  2. 2 United Kingdom $2.2B
  3. 3 Netherlands $897M

World total: $12.5B 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 1602.32 4

Brazil splits HS 1602.32 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 1602.32.10 Uncooked chicken preparations, 57%+ meat or offalCom conteúdo de carne ou de miudezas igual ou superior a 57 %, em peso, não cozidas
  2. 1602.32.20 Cooked chicken preparations, 57%+ meat or offalCom conteúdo de carne ou de miudezas igual ou superior a 57 %, em peso, cozidas
  3. 1602.32.30 Chicken preparations, 25% to under 57% meat/offalCom conteúdo de carne ou de miudezas igual ou superior a 25 % e inferior a 57 %, em peso
  4. 1602.32.90 Other prepared or preserved chickenOutras

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 1602.32

What is HS code 160232?

HS code 160232 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 160232?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 160232 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($3.1B, 24% of world exports), China ($1.5B) and Poland ($1.4B). World exports came to about $12.9B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 160232?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 160232 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($2.4B, 19% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($2.2B) and the Netherlands ($897M). World imports came to about $12.5B, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 160232?

Brazil splits HS code 160232 into 4 NCM codes: 1602.32.10 (Uncooked chicken preparations, 57%+ meat or offal), 1602.32.20 (Cooked chicken preparations, 57%+ meat or offal), 1602.32.30 (Chicken preparations, 25% to under 57% meat/offal), 1602.32.90 (Other prepared or preserved chicken). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.