HS Code Subheading

Meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)

1602.41 Subheading
Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

About HS Code 160241

This HS code specifically covers prepared or preserved hams and cuts thereof, derived from swine (pork), excluding homogenised preparations. This is a highly significant and diverse category in international trade, encompassing a vast array of products from world-renowned cured hams like Prosciutto and Jamón Serrano to cooked hams, bacon, and other processed pork cuts. Trade is driven by strong global consumer demand, deeply ingrained cultural culinary traditions, and the versatility of pork products in various cuisines. Importers are diverse, including retail chains, foodservice providers, and specialty markets seeking premium or everyday pork products. Exporters are typically nations with large-scale pig farming industries and advanced meat processing capabilities, often with specific regional expertise in curing and preserving. Key factors influencing this trade include traditional curing methods, aging processes, stringent food safety regulations, and regional appellations that define the quality and authenticity of premium products.

Products Under This Code

Cured ham (Prosciutto), Cooked ham slices, Smoked bacon, Pork shoulder picnic, Gammon steaks, Pork luncheon meat, Jamón Serrano

Real World Examples

Parma Ham, Smithfield Ham, Hormel Black Label Bacon, Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Ham, Jamón Ibérico

Common Misclassification

This code is specific to *swine* hams and cuts, prepared/preserved, distinguishing it from fresh pork (0203) or other prepared pork products (e.g., 160249 for other prepared pork).

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 1602.41

Canned hamCooked hamDeli ham

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) 1602.32 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) 1602.42 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

Spain, Germany, and the US are major exporters of prepared pork hams and cuts, with Japan, China, and Italy being top importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 160241?

HS code 160241 covers: Meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations). This HS code specifically covers prepared or preserved hams and cuts thereof, derived from swine (pork), excluding homogenised preparations. This is a highly significant and diverse category in international trade, encompassing a vast array of products from world-renowned cured hams like Prosciutto and Jamón Serrano to cooked hams, bacon, and other processed pork cuts. Trade is driven by strong global consumer demand, deeply ingrained cultural culinary traditions, and the versatility of pork products in various cuisines. Importers are diverse, including retail chains, foodservice providers, and specialty markets seeking premium or everyday pork products. Exporters are typically nations with large-scale pig farming industries and advanced meat processing capabilities, often with specific regional expertise in curing and preserving. Key factors influencing this trade include traditional curing methods, aging processes, stringent food safety regulations, and regional appellations that define the quality and authenticity of premium products.

What products fall under HS code 160241?

Cured ham (Prosciutto), Cooked ham slices, Smoked bacon, Pork shoulder picnic, Gammon steaks, Pork luncheon meat, Jamón Serrano

What are common misclassifications for HS code 160241?

This code is specific to *swine* hams and cuts, prepared/preserved, distinguishing it from fresh pork (0203) or other prepared pork products (e.g., 160249 for other prepared pork).

How is HS code 160241 structured?

HS code 160241 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 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.