Product classification
HS code for Chilled pork: 0203.19
Meat, of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.1, fresh or chilled.
Classification of chilled pork under HS 0203.19
Chilled pork that does not fall into specific categories like carcasses, hams, or shoulders is classified under HS code 0203.19. This code is part of Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0203 specifically addresses the meat of swine, fresh, chilled, or frozen. The structure of this heading divides products first by state (fresh/chilled vs. frozen) and then by the cut of the meat. Subheading 0203.19 is a residual category, often referred to as "Other," which includes all fresh or chilled cuts of pork that are not carcasses or half-carcasses (0203.11) and not hams, shoulders, or cuts thereof with the bone in (0203.12). This includes popular cuts such as boneless loins, bellies, and necks. The term "chilled" indicates that the meat has been cooled to a constant temperature, usually between -1°C and +7°C, ensuring the meat is preserved without the formation of ice crystals, which would classify it as frozen.
- Covers
- Chilled boneless pork loins
- Fresh pork belly (raw)
- Chilled pork neck and collar cuts
- Boneless leg meat, fresh or chilled
- Pork ribs, fresh or chilled (if not part of a half-carcass)
- Also under 0203.19
- Smithfield fresh pork ribs
- Tyson Fresh Meats pork belly
- Danish Crown fresh pork loin
- JBS Swift fresh pork chops
Codes often confused with 0203.19
Common mistake. Pork is frequently misclassified between 0203.19 (chilled) and 0203.29 (frozen). The physical state at the time of customs presentation is the deciding factor. Another common error is confusing 0203.19 with 0210.19, which covers pork that has been salted, in brine, dried, or smoked (such as bacon or pancetta). If the pork has been treated with salt for preservation rather than just for seasoning, it must be moved to heading 0210. Furthermore, if the cut contains the bone and is part of the ham or shoulder, it should be under 0203.12.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020319 (the code used for chilled pork), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020319 (the code used for chilled pork) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 14% 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 020319, not only chilled pork.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $2.7B 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.2B 18% of world exports
- 3 Canada $1.8B 15% of world exports
World total: $12.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $1.7B 14% of world imports
- 2 Italy $930M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Poland $867M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $12.0B 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 chilled pork
Brazil classifies chilled pork under NCM 0203.19.00: HS 0203.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled pork
What is the HS code for Chilled pork?
The HS code for Chilled pork is 020319 (Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.1, fresh or chilled).
How do I classify Chilled pork for customs?
Chilled pork is classified under HS code 020319 — Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.1, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for chilled pork cuts?
The HS code for most chilled pork cuts (excluding carcasses and bone-in hams/shoulders) is 0203.19.
Is fresh pork belly classified under 0203.19?
Yes, fresh or chilled pork belly is classified under 0203.19 as it is a cut of swine meat not elsewhere specified in the 0203.1 sub-group.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled pork (HS 020319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020319 (the code used for chilled pork) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($2.7B, 22% of world exports), Germany ($2.2B) and Canada ($1.8B). World exports came to about $12.2B, 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 chilled pork (HS 020319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020319 (the code used for chilled pork) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.7B, 14% of world imports), Italy ($930M) and Poland ($867M). World imports came to about $12.0B, 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 Chilled pork the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020319 for Chilled 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 chilled pork in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled pork (HS 020319) is classified under NCM 0203.19.00.