Product classification
HS code for Canned pork: 1602.49
Meat preparations, of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602.
Classification of canned pork under HS 1602.49
Canned pork products that do not consist of specific identifiable cuts like ham or shoulder are classified under HS code 1602.49. This classification falls under Chapter 16, which encompasses preparations of meat, fish, or crustaceans. Heading 1602 is designated for "Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood." The classification process involves analyzing the meat content and the preparation method. For a product to be classified here, it must contain more than 20% by weight of meat or meat offal. Canned pork often consists of chopped or minced meat that has been seasoned, cooked, and heat-sterilized within a can. Subheading 1602.49 serves as the residual category for swine (pork) preparations that are not specifically hams (1602.41) or shoulders (1602.42). This includes various luncheon meats and composite pork products where the specific anatomical cut is no longer distinguishable or is a mixture of various parts.
- Covers
- Canned pork luncheon meat
- Canned chopped pork with ham
- Pork sausages preserved in brine (if not in casings under 1601)
- Canned ground pork preparations
- Also under 1602.49
- Oscar Mayer Wieners (pre-cooked)
- Plumrose Canned Ham
- Goya Pork Pâté
- Zwan Pork Luncheon Meat
- Libby's Vienna Sausages
Codes often confused with 1602.49
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 0203, which is for fresh, chilled, or frozen pork. Canned pork is a "preparation" and must be in Chapter 16. It is also often confused with 1602.41 (hams) or 1602.42 (shoulders). If the product is made from a mixture of cuts or does not meet the specific criteria for a whole ham or shoulder cut, 1602.49 is the correct residual code. Furthermore, if the product contains a significant amount of pastry or dough, it might be classified under 1905.
Top exporters and importers of HS 160249 (the code used for canned pork), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160249 (the code used for canned pork) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 13% 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 160249, not only canned pork.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $444M 14% of world exports
- 2 Poland $325M 10% of world exports
- 3 Germany $314M 10% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $405M 13% of world imports
- 2 Canada $241M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Japan $215M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $3.0B 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 pork
Brazil classifies canned pork under NCM 1602.49.00: HS 1602.49 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 pork
What is the HS code for Canned pork?
The HS code for Canned pork is 160249 (Meat preparations; of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602). The HS code for general canned pork preparations is 1602.49.
How do I classify Canned pork for customs?
Canned pork is classified under HS code 160249 — Meat preparations; of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is canned bacon classified under this code?
Canned bacon is typically classified under 1602.41 if it is from the ham/leg or 1602.49 if it is from other parts, though some cured bacon remains in 0210 depending on the level of preparation.
Which countries are the top exporters of canned pork (HS 160249)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160249 (the code used for canned pork) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($444M, 14% of world exports), Poland ($325M) and Germany ($314M). World exports came to about $3.1B, 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 pork (HS 160249)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 160249 (the code used for canned pork) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($405M, 13% of world imports), Canada ($241M) and Japan ($215M). World imports came to about $3.0B, 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 pork the same in all countries?
The base HS code 160249 for Canned pork 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 pork in Brazil?
In Brazil, canned pork (HS 160249) is classified under NCM 1602.49.00.