HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1602.39 – Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)
HS code 1602.39 is the 6-digit subheading for meat preparations, of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations). It is used for canned duck confit, smoked goose breast, prepared guinea fowl terrine, duck sausages and preserved quail meat.
What HS 1602.39 covers
This HS code serves as a residual category for prepared or preserved meat and offal from poultry species other than turkeys and domestic fowls (chickens), specifically excluding liver and homogenised preparations. This includes products derived from ducks, geese, guinea fowls, and other less common poultry types. Trade in these items often caters to niche markets, gourmet cuisine, or specific cultural and regional preferences. Importers might include specialty food retailers, high-end restaurants, or ethnic food distributors seeking unique poultry offerings. Exporters are typically countries with established farming and processing capabilities for these particular poultry species, often with a focus on traditional or artisanal preparation methods. Key considerations in this trade involve the unique culinary applications, the quality and provenance of the meat, and compliance with specific food safety and animal welfare standards relevant to these diverse poultry types.
- Covers
- Canned duck confit
- Smoked goose breast
- Prepared guinea fowl terrine
- Duck sausages
- Preserved quail meat
- Goose rillettes
- Examples
- Maple Leaf Farms Duck Confit
- D'Artagnan Smoked Duck Breast
- Specialty gourmet poultry products
- Hudson Valley Foie Gras (duck/goose products, not just liver)
Codes often confused with 1602.39
Common mistake. This is a residual category for poultry *other than* chicken (160232) and turkey (160231), and distinct from fresh poultry (0207) or liver preparations (160220).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 160239, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 160239 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% 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 China $223M 28% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $88M 11% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $67M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $804M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $92M 15% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $58M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $53M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $619M 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 1602.39
Brazil does not split HS 1602.39: its NCM code is 1602.39.00.
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 1602.39
What is HS code 160239?
HS code 160239 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations). This HS code serves as a residual category for prepared or preserved meat and offal from poultry species other than turkeys and domestic fowls (chickens), specifically excluding liver and homogenised preparations. This includes products derived from ducks, geese, guinea fowls, and other less common poultry types. Trade in these items often caters to niche markets, gourmet cuisine, or specific cultural and regional preferences. Importers might include specialty food retailers, high-end restaurants, or ethnic food distributors seeking unique poultry offerings. Exporters are typically countries with established farming and processing capabilities for these particular poultry species, often with a focus on traditional or artisanal preparation methods. Key considerations in this trade involve the unique culinary applications, the quality and provenance of the meat, and compliance with specific food safety and animal welfare standards relevant to these diverse poultry types.
What products fall under HS code 160239?
Canned duck confit, Smoked goose breast, Prepared guinea fowl terrine, Duck sausages, Preserved quail meat, Goose rillettes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 160239?
This is a residual category for poultry *other than* chicken (160232) and turkey (160231), and distinct from fresh poultry (0207) or liver preparations (160220).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 160239?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 160239 in UN Comtrade data were China ($223M, 28% of world exports), Thailand ($88M) and Malaysia ($67M). World exports came to about $804M, 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 160239?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 160239 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($92M, 15% of world imports), the Netherlands ($58M) and the United Kingdom ($53M). World imports came to about $619M, 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 160239 structured?
HS code 160239 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 160239?
In Brazil, HS code 160239 is NCM 1602.39.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.