Product classification

HS code for Canned turkey: 1602.31

Meat preparations, of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).

Classification of canned turkey under HS 1602.31

Canned turkey is classified under HS code 1602.31. This classification is part of Chapter 16, which deals with preparations of meat. Heading 1602 covers "Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood." The subheading 1602.31 is specifically allocated to turkey (Meleagris spp.). This code applies to turkey meat that has undergone a preservation process beyond simple chilling or freezing, such as cooking, seasoning, or the addition of preservatives, followed by canning. The canning process ensures the meat is shelf-stable through heat sterilization. This classification is distinct from raw turkey found in Chapter 02. The meat can be in the form of chunks, slices, or ground meat, as long as it is not a homogenized preparation. The presence of broth or salt within the can is standard for this classification and does not move the product to a different heading.

Covers
  • Canned turkey breast
  • Turkey chunks in broth
  • Canned ground turkey meat
  • Preserved turkey meat in gravy
  • Canned turkey white meat
  • Cooked turkey meat in airtight containers
Also under 1602.31
  • Butterball Deli Meats
  • Jennie-O Turkey Store products
  • Oscar Mayer Turkey Breast
  • Hormel Canned Turkey

Codes often confused with 1602.31

Common mistake. Canned turkey is often confused with canned chicken, which is classified under HS code 1602.32. While the products look similar, the species of poultry is the determining factor. Another common error is classifying canned turkey under 0207, which is only for fresh, chilled, or frozen poultry. Additionally, if the turkey is part of a complete ready-to-eat meal with a high percentage of vegetables or pasta, it might be classified under 1902 or 2106 depending on the dominant component.

1602.32Meat preparations; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)02.07Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. fowls of the species Gallus domesticus), fresh, chilled or frozen19.02Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared21.06Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included

Top exporters and importers of HS 160231 (the code used for canned turkey), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160231 (the code used for canned turkey) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 9.8% 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 160231, not only canned turkey.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $108M
  2. 2 United States $92M
  3. 3 Poland $88M

World total: $708M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $76M
  2. 2 France $70M
  3. 3 Germany $60M

World total: $771M 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 turkey

Brazil classifies canned turkey under NCM 1602.31.00: HS 1602.31 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 turkey

What is the HS code for Canned turkey?

The HS code for Canned turkey is 160231 (Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)). The HS code for canned turkey is 1602.31, which covers prepared or preserved meat of turkeys.

How do I classify Canned turkey for customs?

Canned turkey is classified under HS code 160231 — Meat preparations; of 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 turkey liver?

No, prepared or preserved turkey liver is classified under HS code 1602.20, which is the specific category for all animal liver preparations.

Which countries are the top exporters of canned turkey (HS 160231)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160231 (the code used for canned turkey) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($108M, 15% of world exports), the United States ($92M) and Poland ($88M). World exports came to about $708M, 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 turkey (HS 160231)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 160231 (the code used for canned turkey) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($76M, 9.8% of world imports), France ($70M) and Germany ($60M). World imports came to about $771M, 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 turkey the same in all countries?

The base HS code 160231 for Canned turkey 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 turkey in Brazil?

In Brazil, canned turkey (HS 160231) is classified under NCM 1602.31.00.