Product classification

HS code for Chicken deli meat: 1602.32

Meat preparations, of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus).

Classification of chicken deli meat under HS 1602.32

Chicken deli meat is classified under HS code 1602.32. Chapter 16 covers 'Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates.' Heading 1602 is used for 'Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.' The subheading 32 specifically identifies preparations made from fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (chicken). To fall under this code, the meat must have undergone processing beyond the simple chilling, freezing, or basic cutting described in Chapter 2. This includes cooking, steaming, grilling, frying, or seasoning. Deli meats, which are typically cured, cooked, and often sliced or shaped, meet these criteria. The classification is also dependent on the meat content; according to Chapter 16 Note 2, the preparation must contain more than 20% by weight of meat or offal.

Covers
  • Cooked chicken breast slices
  • Chicken roll or deli loaf
  • Canned chicken meat in brine
  • Pre-packaged sliced chicken deli meat
  • Seasoned and roasted chicken strips
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. A common misclassification is 0207.11 through 0207.14, which covers fresh, chilled, or frozen chicken meat. If the chicken is merely frozen and not cooked or seasoned, it belongs in Chapter 2. Another error is 1601.00, which is reserved for sausages; if the chicken deli meat is technically a sausage (meat pressed into a casing), it must be moved to 1601.00 regardless of the meat type.

0207.11Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled0207.14Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen1601.00Meat preparations; sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these products

Top exporters and importers of HS 160232 (the code used for chicken deli meat), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160232 (the code used for chicken deli meat) 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 chicken deli meat.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Thailand $3.1B
  2. 2 China $1.5B
  3. 3 Poland $1.4B

World total: $12.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Japan $2.4B
  2. 2 United Kingdom $2.2B
  3. 3 Netherlands $897M

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 chicken deli meat

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 chicken deli meat

What is the HS code for Chicken deli meat?

The HS code for Chicken deli meat is 160232 (Meat preparations; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)). The HS code for prepared or preserved chicken meat, such as deli meat, is 1602.32.

How do I classify Chicken deli meat for customs?

Chicken deli meat 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 smoked chicken classified under this code?

Yes, if the chicken is smoked and cooked, it is classified under 1602.32. However, if it is only smoked and still technically raw, it might fall under Chapter 2 depending on the specific process.

Which countries are the top exporters of chicken deli meat (HS 160232)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160232 (the code used for chicken deli meat) 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 chicken deli meat (HS 160232)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 160232 (the code used for chicken deli meat) 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 Chicken deli meat the same in all countries?

The base HS code 160232 for Chicken deli meat 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 chicken deli meat in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 160232 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for chicken deli meat 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).