Product classification
HS code for Canned duck: 1602.39
Meat preparations, of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Classification of canned duck under HS 1602.39
Canned duck is classified under HS code 1602.39 because it is a prepared or preserved meat product derived from poultry. Chapter 16 of the Harmonized System specifically covers preparations of meat, fish, or crustaceans. Within this chapter, heading 1602 applies to "other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, or blood." The classification process follows a hierarchical structure: first, identifying the animal type (poultry), and then the specific species. Since duck is poultry but is not turkey (1602.31) or chicken (1602.32), it falls into the residual category 1602.39. The "canned" aspect indicates that the meat has undergone a preservation process beyond simple chilling or freezing, typically involving heat treatment and hermetic sealing, which necessitates classification in Chapter 16 rather than Chapter 02. This classification is governed by General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. The preparation may include cooking, seasoning, or the addition of other ingredients, provided the meat content remains the character-defining element of the product.
- Covers
- Canned duck breast
- Duck confit in cans
- Duck rillettes (provided meat content exceeds 20% by weight)
- Canned duck legs in fat
- Prepared duck stews where duck is the primary ingredient
- Also under 1602.39
- 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. A frequent error is classifying canned duck under 0207, which is reserved for fresh, chilled, or frozen poultry. Once the meat is cooked or preserved in a can, it must move to Chapter 16. Another common mistake is using 1602.20, which is specifically for prepared or preserved liver (like foie gras). If the product is a mixture of duck meat and liver, the classification depends on which component gives the product its essential character, though pure duck meat preparations must stay in 1602.39. Additionally, 1601.00 is often confused with this code if the duck is prepared as a sausage.
Top exporters and importers of HS 160239 (the code used for canned duck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160239 (the code used for canned duck) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 160239, not only canned duck.
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 canned duck
Brazil classifies canned duck under NCM 1602.39.00: HS 1602.39 with 00 added.
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 duck
What is the HS code for Canned duck?
The HS code for Canned duck is 160239 (Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)). The primary HS code for canned duck meat is 1602.39, covering prepared or preserved poultry other than turkey or chicken.
How do I classify Canned duck for customs?
Canned duck is classified under HS code 160239 — Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include duck liver pâté?
No, duck liver preparations, including pâté de foie gras, are generally classified under HS code 1602.20, as the Harmonized System provides a specific heading for liver preparations regardless of the animal species.
Which countries are the top exporters of canned duck (HS 160239)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160239 (the code used for canned duck) 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 canned duck (HS 160239)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 160239 (the code used for canned duck) 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.
Is the HS code for Canned duck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 160239 for Canned duck 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 duck in Brazil?
In Brazil, canned duck (HS 160239) is classified under NCM 1602.39.00.