Product classification
HS code for Canned chicken: 1602.32
Meat preparations, of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus).
Classification of canned chicken under HS 1602.32
Canned chicken is categorized under HS code 1602.32. This classification is governed by the rules of Chapter 16, which deals with meat preparations. The specific subheading 1602.32 is reserved for preparations of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (common chickens). The canning process, which involves cooking the poultry and sealing it in a sterile, airtight environment, moves the product from Chapter 2 (fresh, chilled, or frozen poultry) to Chapter 16. The classification is precise because the Harmonized System differentiates between types of poultry; for instance, turkey is under 1602.31. To qualify for 1602.32, the product must consist of meat or meat offal that has been prepared beyond the basic processes allowed in Chapter 2. This includes seasoning, cooking, and the addition of preservatives or sauces within the canning medium.
- Covers
- Canned chicken breast in water
- Chicken chunks in broth (canned)
- Canned chicken spread (non-homogenized)
- Canned chicken confit
- Prepared chicken meat in tins
- Also under 1602.32
- 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. Canned chicken is often confused with 0207.14, which covers frozen chicken cuts. However, 0207 is strictly for raw meat. Another error is using 1602.31, which is specifically for turkey preparations. If the chicken is part of a complete meal (like chicken and dumplings), it may be classified under 2106.90 as a food preparation not elsewhere specified, depending on the meat percentage.
Top exporters and importers of HS 160232 (the code used for canned chicken), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160232 (the code used for canned chicken) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 160232, not only canned chicken.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $3.1B 24% of world exports
- 2 China $1.5B 11% of world exports
- 3 Poland $1.4B 11% of world exports
World total: $12.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $2.4B 19% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $2.2B 18% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $897M 7.2% of world imports
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 canned chicken
Brazil splits HS 1602.32 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1602.32.10Uncooked chicken preparations, 57%+ meat or offal
- 1602.32.20Cooked chicken preparations, 57%+ meat or offal
- 1602.32.30Chicken preparations, 25% to under 57% meat/offal
- 1602.32.90Other prepared or preserved chicken
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 canned chicken
What is the HS code for Canned chicken?
The HS code for Canned chicken is 160232 (Meat preparations; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)). The specific HS code for prepared or preserved chicken (Gallus domesticus) is 1602.32.
How do I classify Canned chicken for customs?
Canned chicken is classified under HS code 160232 — Meat preparations; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is canned chicken soup under this code?
No, canned chicken soup is generally classified under HS code 2104.10, which covers soups and broths and their preparations.
Which countries are the top exporters of canned chicken (HS 160232)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160232 (the code used for canned chicken) 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 canned chicken (HS 160232)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 160232 (the code used for canned chicken) 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.
Is the HS code for Canned chicken the same in all countries?
The base HS code 160232 for Canned chicken is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for canned chicken in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 160232 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for canned chicken depends on the product's details: 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).